Sentences: Fragments & 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 independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the following: 'My grandmother taught me about quilting I really enjoy this craft.'

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Run-on Sentence

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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 missing a subject or a predicate.

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Identify the following: 'Relaxing on the beach.'

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Fragment (missing a subject)

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What is 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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Identify the following: 'Matt wanted to go to the park and play football.'

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Complete Sentence

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What is a predicate?

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A predicate tells what the subject does or is and includes the verb and any objects or modifiers.

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Identify the following: 'Carson didn't want to play in the game he wasn't feeling well.'

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Run-on Sentence

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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Identify the following: 'Working in their communities.'

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Fragment (missing a subject)