Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices

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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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Example of a fragment:

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"Abby, the professional snowboarder from Michigan." This is a fragment because it does not have a complete thought.

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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 ski I go every winter." This is a run-on because it combines two complete thoughts without proper punctuation.

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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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"The clowns were scary, the jester was funny." This is a comma splice because it connects two complete thoughts with just a comma.

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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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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing, making it easier to read and understand.

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Identify the error: "I went to the store I bought milk."

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.