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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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Complex Sentence
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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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Run-On SentenceRun-On Sentence
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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
Mr. Jones worked very hard he was promoted
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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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