Sentence Fragments and Run-On 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. It often lacks a subject or a verb.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'A fork, a spoon, a knife, a bowl, and a plate.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not form 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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'This is going to be a long hike are you sure you can make it?'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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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 contains at least a subject and a verb.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'Triangles have three sides and three angles.'

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

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma to fix a run-on sentence.

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Example of fixing a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Corrected: 'I love to read. I have many books.' or 'I love to read; I have many books.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Example of a conjunction: 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'

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The word 'but' connects two independent clauses.