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E9A: Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices

E9A: Sentences, Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices

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English

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sentence?

Back

A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a sentence fragment?

Back

A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected together without any punctuation.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to connect two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are coordinating conjunctions?

Back

Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or independent clauses. They include for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does FANBOYS stand for?

Back

FANBOYS stands for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

Back

You can fix a run-on sentence by creating two separate sentences, using a semicolon, or connecting them with a coordinating conjunction.

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