Fragments and Run-Ons

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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 often 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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the clauses.

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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

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Identify the error: 'Because I was tired.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Which is correct: 'I enjoy swimming, I practice every day.' or 'I enjoy swimming; I practice every day.'?

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The correct sentence is 'I enjoy swimming; I practice every day.' It uses a semicolon to separate two independent clauses.

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

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You can use a period, semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('She') and a verb ('loves') and expresses a complete thought.