Fragments, Run-ons, Complete Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains 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 and 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the following: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Complete Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Running through the park.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Run-on Sentence

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

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the main purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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

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What is the main purpose of a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate tells us what the subject does or is.

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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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The cat slept on the windowsill.