Run-ons & Fragments

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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 conjunctions.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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A comma splice can be corrected by using a semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

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Identify a complete sentence.

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

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

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

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Provide an example of a sentence fragment.

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"Running through the park." is a sentence fragment.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding it to a complete sentence or by adding a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a sentence fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation, while a sentence fragment is an incomplete thought.