Fragments and 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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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that does not express a complete thought.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify this sentence: 'Our books are in our desks some are in our cubbies, too.'

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This is a run-on.

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Identify this sentence: 'The loud dogs.'

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This is a fragment.

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What separates a complete sentence from a fragment?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

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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.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Example: 'Running through the park.'

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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