Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices
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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a fragment?
Back
A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It often lacks a subject or a verb.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma splice?
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'He was excited to see the movie as he read the book weeks before.'
Back
Sentence
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'When we were on the bus.'
Back
Fragment
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.'
Back
Comma Splice
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the following: 'New York City is a fun place for tourists; there are so many different things to do and see.'
Back
Sentence
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