Sentence Errors

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects two independent clauses.

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How can you identify a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment often starts with a subordinating conjunction (like 'because', 'although') and lacks a complete thought.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

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Example of a comma splice.

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"I love to read, I have many books."

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Identify the error: "I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

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This is a comma splice; it can be corrected by replacing the comma with a period or a semicolon.

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Identify the error: "She loves to dance she practices every day."

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This is a run-on sentence; it can be corrected by adding a conjunction or punctuation.

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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 conjunction.

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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.

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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, a period, or a semicolon.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction connects a dependent clause to an independent clause.