Complete Sentences, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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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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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog.'

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Identify the predicate in the sentence: 'The cat slept on the mat.'

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The predicate is 'slept on the mat.'

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Which of the following is a fragment? 'Running in the park.' or 'She runs in the park.'

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'Running in the park.' is a fragment.

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What is missing in the sentence: 'After the rain.'

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The subject (the who) is missing.

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What punctuation is needed to fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or conjunction is needed to fix a run-on sentence.

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Complete the sentence: 'The huge Bengal tiger is a __________.'

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complete sentence.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I love to read I go to the library every week.