Sentences

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought. It usually contains a subject and a predicate.

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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. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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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 compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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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 something about the subject, usually containing a verb.

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What punctuation is needed in a compound sentence?

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A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction that joins the independent clauses.

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How do you correct a run-on sentence?

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

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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'.

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What is the purpose of commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses in compound sentences.