Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices

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English
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7th Grade
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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.
2.
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Example of a fragment: 'When we were on the bus.'
Back
This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.
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Example of a run-on sentence: 'Hailey went to the basketball game and Nathan was there.'
Back
This is a run-on because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a comma splice?
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a comma splice: 'I love to read, I have many books.'
Back
This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with only a comma.
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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, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.
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