Is it a complete sentence, a fragment, or a run-on?
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Key Notes:-
πIs it a Complete Sentence, a Fragment, or a Run-on?
| Complete Sentence β |
A complete sentence has:
- A subject (who or what the sentence is about) π¦πΆ
- A predicate (what the subject does or is) βοΈπββοΈ
- Expresses a complete thought π‘
Examples:
- The cat π± is sleeping π€.
- I love π apples.
- We went to the park π³π.
Tip: A complete sentence can stand alone.
| Sentence Fragment β οΈ |
- A fragment is incomplete. It is missing a subject, a predicate, or a complete thought. β
- Fragments cannot stand alone.
Examples:
- Running through the park π³πββοΈ (What happened while running?) β
- The big brown dog π (What about the dog?) β
- Because I was late β° (What happened because you were late?) β
Tip: Look for a subject + predicate and make sure the thought is complete.
| Run-on Sentence π΅ |
- A run-on sentence has two or more complete sentences joined incorrectly. π«
- Often missing punctuation or connecting words like and, but, or, so.
Examples:
- I went to the store I bought apples ππ.
- She likes ice cream π¦ he likes cake π.
Fix it:
- Use a period
., semicolon;, or comma + conjunction, and / , but. β - Corrected Examples:
- I went to the store. I bought apples π.
- She likes ice cream π¦, but he likes cake π.
| Quick Tips to Remember π‘ |
- Complete sentence β β has subject + predicate and full idea.
- Fragment β οΈ β missing subject, predicate, or complete idea.
- Run-on π΅ β two complete sentences joined incorrectly.
| Fun Check Trick π΅οΈ |
- Ask yourself:
- Who or what is this about? π
- What is happening or being said? βοΈ
- Does it make sense alone? π¬
- β If yes β Complete sentence
- β οΈ If missing something β Fragment
- π΅ If two complete ideas run together β Run-on
Let’s practice!

