Fixing Fragments & Run-On Sentences

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is not a complete sentence.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) or a semicolon.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I love to read; I go to the library.'

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a complete thought or sentence.

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Choose the correct option: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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The correct option is: 'She likes ice cream; she eats it every day.'

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by splitting it into two sentences, adding a conjunction, or using punctuation.

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Identify the fragment: 'When I went to the store.'

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The fragment is: 'When I went to the store.' It does not express a complete thought.