Fragments, Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

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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 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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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined together without any punctuation or conjunction.

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How can run-on sentences be corrected?

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Run-on sentences can be corrected by using a comma and a conjunction, a semicolon, or by separating them into two sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Can a fragment be a complete sentence?

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No, a fragment cannot be a complete sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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

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What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?

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A comma splice uses a comma to join two independent clauses incorrectly, while a fused sentence has no punctuation or conjunction between them.

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Give an example of a fragment.

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Example: "Running through the park." (This is a fragment because it does not have a subject and a verb.)