Fragments & Run-Ons Review

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

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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 proper punctuation or conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is when two independent clauses are joined together by only a comma, which is grammatically incorrect.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS).

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'I like to read I also enjoy writing.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected by adding a period or a conjunction.

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What is the correct way to punctuate: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'

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The correct way is: 'I went to the store, and I bought milk.'

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.