Fragments/Run On sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate.

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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.

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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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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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The subject tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What does a predicate do in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'so'.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to separate independent clauses.

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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.