Fragments 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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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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"They left early they forgot to bring their bags with them."

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

Front

Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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"I can smell the lilies from the valley."

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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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Provide an example of a fragment.

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"Because it isn't working well."

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A fragment does not express a complete thought, while a complete sentence does.

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

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.

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What are the three types of conjunctions?

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The three types of conjunctions are coordinating, subordinating, and correlative conjunctions.