Complete Sentences, Fragments, and Run-on Sentences

0501.1.13 Recognize incomplete sentences and run-on sentences and

edit appropriately. SPI 0501.1.9 Select the most appropriate method to correct a run-on sentence (i.e., conjunctions, semicolons, periods to join or separate elements) within context.

Complete Sentences

1. A complete sentence tells a complete thought and has both a subject and a predicate.•My class sold many boxes of

candy.

Fragments

2. A fragment is a group of words that lacks a subject and a predicate.• The wind inside a tornado.

Run-on Sentences

3. A run-on sentence is two or more complete sentences that run together.• A tornado can be called a

twister it is also called a cyclone.

Comma Splices

4. A comma splice is a comma that joins two independent clauses. A clause is a group of words that have a subject and a predicate.• Robert ate worms, Mary dislikes

Robert.

Three Ways to Correct a Run-on Sentence

• There are three ways to correct a run-on sentence.

1.Add a period and capitalize the next word.• A tornado can be called a twister

it is also called a cyclone.• A tornado can be called a twister.

It is also called a cyclone.

2. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).• A tornado can be called a twister

it is also called a cyclone.• A tornado can be called a twister,

but it is also called a cyclone.

3. When sentences are related to each other, add a semicolon.• A tornado can be called a twister

it is also called a cyclone.• A tornado can be called a twister;

it is also called a cyclone.