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1. Slide 1: Fragments & Run-on Sentences
2. Slide 2: What is a run-on? A run-on sentence is when you put  two independent clauses together without separating them with punctuation or conjunctions. It is important to avoid a run-on  sentence is so that the reader can understand the text clearly and not lose interest.
3. Slide 3: Examples of Run-ons Incorrect: Amanda was the lead vocalist in her  band it was a punk rock band. Correct: Amanda was the lead vocalist in her  band. It was a punk rock band.
4. Slide 4: Examples of Run-ons Incorrect: The night was cold we forgot to bring  our coats. Correct: The night was cold, and we forgot to  bring out coats.
5. Slide 5: What is a fragment? A sentence fragment is an incomplete  sentence that does not contain a subject or verb. It is important to avoid sentence  fragments so that the reader knows what the subject is and what the subject is doing.
6. Slide 6: Examples of Fragments Incorrect: Toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.  Correct:  They found toys of all kinds thrown everywhere.
7. Slide 7: Examples of Fragments Incorrect: For not doing work for the school.  Correct: Mr. Bariexca got fired for not doing for  the school.
8. Slide 8: Work Sited http://ace.acadiau.ca/english/grammar/run  http://www.unc.edu/depts/wcweb/handou  http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handou  ts/grammar/g_frag.html