Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices 2

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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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Example of a fragment: 'While taking my daughter for a walk.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'Fitzgerald was a popular writer but he suffered from alcoholism and his wife was better liked but he put her in a mental hospital.'

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This is a run-on because it contains multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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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Example of a comma splice: 'Dogs are friendly, cats are more aggressive.'

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This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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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', and 'or'.

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What is the difference between a fragment and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has at least a subject and a verb, while a fragment does not.

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Example of a complete sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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This is a complete sentence because it has a subject ('The dog') and a verb ('barked').