Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices

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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 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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Identify the following: 'He was excited to see the movie as he read the book weeks before.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'When we were on the bus.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.'

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Comma Splice

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Identify the following: 'New York City is a fun place for tourists; there are so many different things to do and see.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Abby wants to learn to snowboard. She, however, is nervous.'

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Sentence

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.