Run-on Sentences/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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a conjunction, using a semicolon, or breaking it into separate sentences.

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'The ice cream tasted!'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'My sister wanted to go to another ice cream store, so we slowly walked there.'

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Sentence

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

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Commas, semicolons, or periods can be used to fix run-on sentences.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment lacks one of these elements.

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Identify the following: 'From mad and sad to happy.'

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Fragment

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.