Fragments, Splices, 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, semicolon, or by using a conjunction.

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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 typically missing a subject or a verb.

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How can you fix a fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding a subject, a predicate, or completing the thought.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, indicating a relationship between the two.

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Give an example of a subordinating conjunction.

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Examples include 'although', 'because', 'since', and 'while'.

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What is the subject of a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence is the person, place, thing, or idea that is doing or being something.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The subject is 'The dog'.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses that are similar or equal, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.