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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

I cannot believe she got an A on the test she must have studied.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

The store in the center of the mall.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Even though I know that the end of the year is coming up.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Students and principals are excited about the end of the school year and the summer.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

The paper cutter was an excellent tool, but the teacher sliced off her finger.

compound sentence

ouch!

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

The day before yesterday it was raining outside; thank goodness I brought my umbrella to school.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Colts, Exploreres, Discovery, and Wrangler students can use this site to study for the finals coming up.

simple sentence

(Although the subject is compound,

the sentence is simple.)

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Over the course of the year I have learned all about many new concepts so I feel prepared for 8th grade.

run-on

(A compound sentence without the proper

punctuation is a run-on.)

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

All over Campbell events are advertised on walls and bulletin boards.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

In-line skates first in the 1700's.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Probably the world's first roller skates.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

The computer store is a popular spot many kids visit it.

run-on

Where would you put the semicolon?

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Because they were much faster than traditional roller skates.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

My sister wanted an inexpensive game, she rummaged through the sale bins.

run-on

Compound sentences that are joined incorrectly

are run-ons.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Shawn tutors, and he helps students learn math.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Tropical storms often hit Florida; people from that state know how to prepare.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Windows are easily broken by fierce winds, the people cover them with plywood.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

Volunteers want to help clean up the distruction left by the hurricanes in Louisanna.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

My friends and I want to clean it up, so we wrote to the park district for permission.

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run-on

fragment

simple sentence

compound sentence

The example:

We need to earn our grade and see the results of our studying.

simple sentence

What part is compound?

How would you fix this example?

The example:

My sister wanted an inexpensive game, she rummaged through the sale bins.

You could fix this by adding a conjunction:

My sister wanted an inexpensive game, so she rummaged through the sale bins.

Or, you could fix it by changing the comma to a semicolon.

My sister wanted an inexpensive game; she rummaged through the sale bins.

How would you fix this example?

The example:

Over the course of the year I have learned all about many new concepts so I feel prepared for 8th grade.