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    A fragment is a group of words that looks like a sentence but is missing a subject, a verb, or a complete thought. A run-on is created when two complete sentences (independent clauses) are joined together incorrectly and are written as one sentence.

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    Understanding

    Fragments and Run-ons

    Review: What is a Sentence?


    Remember that a
    sentence has a subject &
    a verb, and it expresses a
    complete thought.
    Another term for a sentence
    is an independent clause.

    What is a Fragment?
    A fragment is a group of
    words that looks like a
    sentence but is missing a
    subject, a verb, or a
    complete thought;
    therefore, it is an
    incomplete sentence.
    Fragments are considered
    one of the four major
    errors in writing!

    Trouble Spots
    A word group that starts
    with a preposition
    Its hard to find time to study.
    With all of my other work.

    A word group that starts


    with a dependent word
    (subordinating conjunction)
    We got home early. Because
    we left early.

    Trouble Spots continued. . .


    A word group that starts
    with an ing verb form
    I was running as fast as I
    could. Hoping to get there
    on time.

    A word group that starts


    with to and a verb
    Cheri got underneath the
    car. To change the oil.

    Trouble Spots continued. . .


    A word group that starts
    with an example or
    explanation of something
    mentioned in the previous
    sentence
    I am taking several classes
    this semester. Such as
    English, history, and math.
    I enjoy watching scary
    movies. For example Dawn
    of the Dead and the Friday
    the 13th movies.

    Ways to Correct a Fragment


    Add what is missing (subject,
    verb, or complete thought)
    EX: For example, Dawn of the
    Dead and the Friday the 13th
    movies are some of my favorites.

    Attach the fragment to the


    sentence before or after it
    We got home early because we
    left early.
    I am taking several classes this
    semester, such as English,
    history, and math.

    What is a Run-on?
    A run-on is created when two
    complete sentences
    (independent clauses) are joined
    together incorrectly (without
    proper punctuation) and are
    written as one sentence.
    There are two kinds of run-ons:
    Fused sentences
    Comma splices

    What is a Fused Sentence?


    A fused sentence is
    created when two
    complete sentences are
    joined together without
    any punctuation.
    Exercising is important it
    can keep your weight down.
    I picked up my laundry then
    I went home.
    She had a sore throat she
    was running a fever.

    What is a Comma Splice?


    A comma splice is created
    when two complete
    sentences are joined
    together by only a comma.
    She started feeling bad on
    Monday, by Wednesday, she
    was running a high fever.
    I picked up my laundry, then I
    went home.
    His job paid well, however, he
    still couldnt make ends meet.

    Ways to Correct a Run-On


    1. Add a period
    2. Add a semicolon
    3. Add a comma &
    coordinating conjunction
    4. Add a dependent word

    1. Add a Period
    Add a period between the
    two independent clauses.
    I picked up my laundry.
    Then I went home.
    She started feeling bad on
    Monday. By Wednesday,
    she was running a high
    fever.
    His job paid well. However,
    he still couldnt make ends
    meet.

    2. Add a Semicolon
    Add a semicolon between the two
    independent clauses.
    I picked up my laundry; then, I went home.
    His job paid well; however, he still couldnt
    make ends meet.

    Remember, when using a semicolon, you


    must follow these guidelines:
    A semicolon can only be used where a
    period could be used.
    There must be a complete sentence on
    either side of the semicolon.
    The two sentences must be closely related
    in order to be punctuated with a semicolon.
    Most semicolons are followed by a
    transitional word which indicates the
    relationship of the two sentences.

    3. Add a Comma &


    Coordinating Conjunction
    Use a comma & coordinating
    conjunction between the two
    independent clauses; if you
    already have a comma, add a
    coordinating conjunction (the
    2 must go hand-in-hand)
    I picked up my laundry, and
    then I went home.
    She had a sore throat, and she
    was running a fever.

    4. Add a Dependent Word


    Add a dependent word
    between the two independent
    clauses.
    Exercising is important because
    it can keep your weight down.
    She had a sore throat while she
    was running a fever.

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