A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence. It might be missing a subject, a verb, or it might not express a complete thought. A run-on sentence combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or connecting words. Both make your writing unclear, so let's learn how to correct them!
Match the term with its definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Sentence Fragment | A. Combines two or more independent clauses improperly. |
| 2. Run-on Sentence | B. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. |
| 3. Independent Clause | C. A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence. |
| 4. Dependent Clause | D. An incomplete sentence. |
| 5. Conjunction | E. A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence. |
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
A sentence fragment is __________ because it doesn't express a complete __________. To fix it, you can add the missing parts or __________ it with another sentence. A run-on sentence, __________, needs to be separated into two sentences or connected with a __________ and a conjunction.
Why is it important to correct sentence fragments and run-on sentences in your writing?
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