ACT ASPIRE Grammar_ Fragments, Run Ons, and Comma Splices

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What is a fragment in grammar?

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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 the incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a fragment?

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You can correct a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the clauses with a period, a semicolon, or by adding a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, to separate items in a list, or to set off clauses.

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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.

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How do you combine two independent clauses correctly?

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You can combine two independent clauses using a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and a fragment?

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A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone as a complete sentence, while a fragment is an incomplete thought.