Sentence Fragment/Run-On Sentences

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is typically missing a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the main issue in the sentence: 'The school had no school because of the snow the kids were sad.'

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This sentence is a run-on because it improperly connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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'Washing your hands for 1 minute.' is a sentence fragment because it lacks a subject and a complete thought.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Matt wanted to go to the park and play football.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('Matt') and a predicate ('wanted to go to the park and play football').

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What punctuation can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon, a period, or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex and compound sentences.