Fragments & Run-Ons

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify a run-on sentence: 'I'm saving money I want to buy presents for everyone.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without a conjunction or punctuation.

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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 a fragment: 'Working in their communities.'

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This is a fragment because it does not have a subject or a complete thought.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has at least a subject and a predicate, expressing a complete thought.

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Identify a complete sentence: 'My family is planning a trip to Washington, D.C.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('My family') and a predicate ('is planning a trip to Washington, D.C.').

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What is a subject in 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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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of the sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What is missing in the sentence: 'Relaxing on the beach.'

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This sentence is missing a subject (the who).

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Identify the missing part in the fragment: 'Or a car wash at a busy location.'

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This fragment is missing a subject and a complete thought.