Sentence Fragments and Run-On Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are joined without proper punctuation.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The cat is sleeping.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject (the cat) and a verb (is sleeping).

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'When we went to the park.'

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

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

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

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What punctuation can fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or conjunction can fix a run-on sentence.

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Identify the type: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the type: 'Because I was tired.'

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This is a sentence fragment.

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Identify the type: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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This is a run-on sentence.