Run-ons & Fragments

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify a common type of run-on sentence.

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A comma splice, which occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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Look for phrases that lack a subject, a verb, or do not express a complete thought.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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Provide an example of a correct use of a semicolon.

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She loves to read; she also enjoys writing.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.