Run-On Sentences and Sentence Fragments Part 2

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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. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes at least a subject and a verb.

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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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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Climbing up the side of the big, scary mountain.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'I'm going to the store to get some cheese.'

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This is a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'Sometimes I have dreams they're usually about kittens.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it improperly connects two independent clauses.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Identify the type: 'My mom's delicious cream cheese brownies.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it lacks a verb and does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the type: 'My fan is broken, I am getting very hot, I need to buy a new one.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it contains multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.