Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences

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What is a fragment in writing?

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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 comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence is created when two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read, I also enjoy writing.'

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This is a comma splice; it should be corrected by using a conjunction or a semicolon.

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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 to make it a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a fused sentence.

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Example: 'She loves to dance he prefers to sing.' This can be corrected by adding a conjunction or punctuation.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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A semicolon or a period can be used to separate the two independent clauses.

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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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How can you identify a comma splice in a sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.