Fragments, Run-ons, or Comma Splices

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love to read I have many books."

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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.

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"It was raining, I stayed inside."

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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 and is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a fragment.

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"Because I was tired."

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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.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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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 a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.