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 is often missing a subject or a verb.

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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 by a conjunction or 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 with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify this: 'The shoes in my closet.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.'

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Sentence

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Identify this: 'When we were on the bus.'

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Fragment

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Identify this: 'The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.'

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Comma Splice

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Identify this: 'The softball players.'

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Fragment

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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 conjunction, using a semicolon, or breaking it into separate sentences.

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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.