Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons

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What is a complete sentence?

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

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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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.

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"The dog barks loudly."

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Example of a fragment.

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"Running through the park."

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Example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love ice cream it is my favorite dessert."

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

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

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A period, a comma with a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but'), or a semicolon.

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Identify the fragment: "The flowers in the garden."

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

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Identify the complete sentence: "The bird sang a song."

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.