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: 'Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.'

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This is a comma splice.

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Identify the following: 'The shoes were cheap but were super ugly.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'The softball player fielded the ball without any errors.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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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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This is a complete sentence.

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Identify the following: 'Abby, the professional snowboarder from Michigan.'

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This is a fragment.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a comma splice.

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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.