Comma Splices, Fragments, and Run-Ons

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What is a comma splice?

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

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly, often without any punctuation.

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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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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making two separate sentences.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read, I have many books.'

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This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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Identify the error: 'Running fast.'

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This is a fragment because it does not have a subject or a complete thought.

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Identify the error: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it improperly connects two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance (e.g., for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).