Clauses & Sentence Types

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Once you've mastered the principles below, you'll be ready to write complete sentences composed of at least one independent clause so you can avoid fragments.  You'll also know how to join independent clauses together correctly, so you can avoid run-on sentences. Take a deep breath before you begin, and remember, you can do this!