Fragments, Run-Ons, Splices #1

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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 often lacks a subject or a verb.

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What is a Complete Sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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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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Example of a Fragment:

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"Only Santa, elves, reindeers, and snowmen." (This does not express a complete thought.)

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Example of a Complete Sentence:

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"Santa Claus built hundreds of magnificent toy factories out of gingerbread." (This expresses a complete thought.)

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Example of a Run-On Sentence:

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"I love Christmas it is my favorite holiday." (This should be separated into two sentences.)

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Example of a Comma Splice:

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"The North Pole had no overall ruler or government, every workshop area was independent." (This should be corrected with a period or conjunction.)

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How can you fix a Fragment?

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You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb to make it 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 it into two sentences or using a conjunction.