Fragments, Run-on Sentences, Comma Splice

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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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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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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined without any 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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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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How do you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a comma before a coordinating conjunction?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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

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This is a fused sentence; it should be corrected with a period or a conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'After the game we went to dinner.'

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This is a fragment; it should be 'After the game, we went to dinner.'

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True or False: Fused sentences and comma splices are types of run-on sentences.

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True