1. Independent/Dependent Clauses with Fragments/Run-ons

2. Independent/Dependent Clauses
Independent clauses are phrases within a sentence that can stand on their own
It is very important to brush your teeth twice a day.
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace and reading
Dependent clauses are phrases within a sentence that cannot stand on its own
It is very important to brush your teeth (twice a day.)
I enjoy sitting by the fireplace (and reading)

3. Clauses Practice
WHILE THE CAR WAS BEING FIXED, the entire class went to Moe’s
Until Kanye apologizes for being a jerk, I REFUSE TO LISTEN TO HIM.
It isn’t necessary to cram all night for the your PreAP presentation IF YOU HAVE STUDIED A LITTLE EACH DAY

4. Fragments and Run-Ons
Fragments are sentences that are not a complete thought
We went to the store to buy.
Around the corner.
If it’s missing a part of the idea, it is a fragment
Run-ons are the exact opposite, sentences that go on for too long, including too many ideas
We went to the store to buy carrots and onions Grace got stuck in the cart

5. Practice
The seahorses attacked Matthew running from all sides and tackling him Matthew ran away screaming.
Abby and Elizabeth were.