What is a Sentence Fragment?

• A comma used to link two independent clauses

• Two or more complete sentences that connect improperly

• An incomplete idea

What is a Comma Splice?

• A comma used to link two independent clauses

• Two or more complete sentences that connect improperly

• Incomplete sentences or ideas

What is a Run-On Sentence?

• A comma used to link two independent clauses

• Two or more complete sentences that connect improperly

• Incomplete sentences or ideas

What causes a Sentence Fragment?

• a missing verb

• a missing subject

• a missing conjunction

• a missing end mark

What type of mistake is this?

When we were on the bus.

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Sentence

Identify the sentence.

Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Sentence

Identify the sentence.

Takis are my favorite doritos are a close second.

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Sentence

Identify the sentence.

Michael Jordan is a good basketball player but Lebron is better.

• Fragment

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Sentence

Fix this:
If you have a personal electronic device, please turn it off you don't want to get in trouble with administration.

• off, because you
• off, you
• NO change needed
• off. You

What type of grammar mistake does the sentence have?

Because she fell.

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• Comma Splice

• Sentence Fragment

• Run-On Sentence