Sentences, Fragments, and Run-ons

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify a fragment.

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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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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What is missing in the fragment: 'Swam as quickly as possible'?

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This fragment is missing a subject.

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What is the main issue with the sentence: 'It was hot outside I was about to pass out'?

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This sentence is a run-on because it improperly connects two complete thoughts without punctuation.

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What does a subject do in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence 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 of a sentence tells us what the subject does or is.

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

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

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.' This can be corrected to 'I love to read. I go to the library every week.'