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Fragments, Run Ons, and Comma Splices

Fragments, Run Ons, and Comma Splices

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Fragment?

Back

A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is often missing a subject or a verb.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a Fragment:

Back

"Tried to enter the concert without paying first."

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Run-On Sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a Run-On Sentence:

Back

"Her thoughts were fixated on the parade from the previous year she loved the crowds of people, the music, and the fireworks."

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a Comma Splice?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a Comma Splice:

Back

"She would miss her junior high graduation, she would not be a part of the track team."

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you fix a Fragment?

Back

You can fix a fragment by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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