Sentences, Run-Ons, and Fragments

Sentences, Run-Ons, and Fragments

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SentenceSentence

A sentence must havea subject and a verb and

express a complete thought.

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There Are ManyTypes of Sentences

There Are ManyTypes of Sentences

SimpleCompoundComplex

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Simple SentencesSimple Sentences

The most common type of sentence Often fairly short Contain a subject and a verb Express a complete thought

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Simple SentencesSimple Sentences

The dragon is a mythological beast.

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The dragon is a mythological beast. It is often found in both European and Asian folk tales. Dragons may be found in many sizes. They may be different sizes and colors. One such dragon is the red dragon. It has a very nasty temper. Dragons are fond of wealth.

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They collect gold and precious metals. They store it in caves. Most libraries have books about dragon lore. They can be extremely helpful in understanding this mythological character.

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The dragon is amythological beast which is often found in both European and Asian folk tales.

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Compound Sentence

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The dragon is amythological beast which is often found in both European and Asian folk tales. Dragons may be found in many sizes, and they may be of many different colors.

Complex Sentence

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The dragon is amythological beast which is often found in both European and Asian folk tales. Dragons may be found in many sizes, and they may be of many different colors. One such dragon is the red dragon which has a very nasty temper.

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The dragon is amythological beast which is often found in both European and Asian folk tales. Dragons may be found in many sizes, and they may be of many different colors. One such dragon is the red dragon which has a very nasty temper. Since dragons are fond of wealth, they collect gold and precious metals which they store it in caves.

Most libraries have books about dragon lore which can be extremely helpful in understanding this mythological character.

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Compound SentencesCompound Sentences

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Mom worked

late, and Dad took me for a haircut.

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Complex SentencesComplex

Sentences

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Complex SentencesComplex Sentences

Used to form an exact relationship Composed of a dependent clause

which is an adjective or an adverb clause and independent clause which is a complete sentence

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After he raised the sails, theboat picked up speed.

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Adverb Clause

After he raised the sails, theboat picked up speed.

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Sentence with Adverb ClauseSentence with Adverb Clause

Although mysister likes

fruit as a snack,

I prefer candy.

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Adverb Clause

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Sentence with Adverb ClauseSentence with Adverb Clause

Although mysister likes

fruit as a snack,

I prefer candy.

Sentence with a Present Participle Phrase

Sentence with a Present Participle Phrase

Walking through the mall, she ran into a

co-worker.

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Present Participle Phrase

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Walking through the mall, she ran into a

co-worker.

Sentence with a Present Participle Phrase

Sentence with a Present Participle Phrase

Sentence with an AppositiveSentence with an Appositive

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My favorite bird is

the cardinal, the state bird

of Ohio.

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Appositive

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Sentence with an AppositiveSentence with an Appositive

My favorite bird is

the cardinal, the state bird

of Ohio.

Sentence with a Past Participle Phrase

Sentence with a Past Participle Phrase

Elected to the committee,

Jeanworked very

hard.

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Past Participle Phrase

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Sentence with a Past Participle Phrase

Sentence with a Past Participle Phrase

Elected to the committee,

Jeanworked very

hard.

Run-On Sentences

Run-On Sentences

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A run-on sentence is made up of two separate sentences run together with no clear break

between them.

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There Are TwoTypes of Run-On Sentences

There Are TwoTypes of Run-On Sentences

Fused sentenceComma splices

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When there is no punctuation at all separating two complete

statements, the run-on is calleda fused sentence.

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Fused SentenceFused Sentence

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When there is no punctuation at all separating two complete

statements, the run-on is calleda fused sentence.

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Fused SentenceFused Sentence

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1. Divide the fused sentence into two separate sentences.

Mr. Jones worked very hard.He was promoted to manager.

Mr. Jones worked very hard;he was promoted to manager.

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2. Make the fused sentence into a compound sentence by adding a simple conjunction and a comma.

and but so or Mr. Jones worked very

hard, and he was promoted to manager.

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3. Use subordination to make one of the complete thoughts dependent upon the other one.

Since Mr. Jones worked very hard, he was

promoted to manager.

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A comma splice occurs whena comma alone separates two complete thoughts. A stronger mark of punctuation is needed.

Adding a conjunction or creating a clause will also correct the error.

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Comma SpliceComma Splice

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Comma SpliceComma Splice

Carolyn went tothe bus stop,she met the

young children.

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Carolyn went to the bus stop.She met the young children.

CorrectionsCorrections

Carolyn went to the bus stop, and she met the young children.

When Carolyn went to the bus stop, she met the young children.

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A fragment is an incomplete thought. It does not make

sense by itself.It may be a dependent clause or

a phrase which is not joined correctly to a main sentence.

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FragmentsFragments

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Dependent Clause Fragment

Dependent Clause Fragment

After he missed his plane

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Dependent Clause Fragment

Dependent Clause Fragment

After he missed his plane, he waited two hours for the next flight.

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Phrases as FragmentsPhrases as Fragments

Clinging to a tree

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Phrases as FragmentsPhrases as Fragments

Clinging to a tree, the Koala gazed at the tourists.

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Missing Word FragmentsMissing Word Fragments

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The baby on the blanket

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The baby on the blanket cooed at his parents.

Missing Word FragmentsMissing Word Fragments

Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in

applying for a job.

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Phrase Fragment

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Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in

applying for a job. With your company as a mortgage loan officer.

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Adverb Clause Fragment

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Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in

applying for a job. With your company as a mortgage loan officer. As my resume indicates.

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Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in

applying for a job. With your company as a mortgage loan officer. As my resume indicates. I have had four years of experience in consumer lending.

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Adjective Clause Fragment

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Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in

applying for a job. With your company as a mortgage loan officer. As my resume indicates. I have had four years of experience in consumer lending. Which I believe would be of benefit to your company.

In addition, I have managed a small office I have also worked for three years at American National Bank as a loan processor.

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In addition, I have managed a small office I have also worked for three years at American National Bank as a loan processor. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for the position with you.Sincerely,Bill Smith

Dear Mr. Johnson,I am very interested in applying

for a job with your bank as a mortgage loan officer. As my resume indicates, I have had four years of experience in consumer lending which I believe would be of benefit to your company. In addition, I have managed a small loan office, and I have also

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worked for three years at American National Bank as a loan processor. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications for the position with you.Sincerely,Bill Smith

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