Sentence Errors: Run-ons/Fused Sentences, Comma Splices, and Fragments

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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 conjunction.

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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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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 can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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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 making it two separate sentences.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is an example of a fragment?

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Example: 'When we were on the bus.' (This does not express a complete thought.)

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.' (This should be separated into two sentences.)