Comma splices, Run-ons, & Fragments

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9th - 12th Grade
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What is a comma splice?
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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
2.
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How can you fix a comma splice?
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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making one of the clauses dependent.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a run-on sentence?
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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.
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How can you correct a run-on sentence?
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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a sentence fragment?
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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you fix a sentence fragment?
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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding it to a complete sentence or by adding the missing subject or verb.
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', and 'so'.
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