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

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What is a sentence?

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

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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 missing either 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 complete sentences are connected together without any punctuation.

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What is a comma splice?

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

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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

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What does FANBOYS stand for?

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

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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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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What is the predicate of a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that includes the verb and expresses the action or state of being.

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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.

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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.