Fragments Run Ons Splices

What is a fragment in a sentence?

• A fragment in a sentence is a complete sentence with no punctuation.

• A fragment in a sentence is a sentence that is grammatically correct.

• A fragment in a sentence is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or both.

• A fragment in a sentence is a sentence that is too long.

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• Separate the independent clauses into separate sentences or use appropriate punctuation like a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

• Use a period at the end of each independent clause

• Combine the independent clauses without any punctuation

• Add more conjunctions to connect the independent clauses

What is a comma splice?

• A comma splice is a type of punctuation used in programming languages.

• A comma splice is when a comma is used to separate a subject and a verb.

• A comma splice is a type of splice used in cooking.

• A comma splice is when two independent clauses are joined together with a comma.

Can a fragment be a complete sentence?

• Rarely

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

Give an example of a run-on sentence.

• I woke up late I missed the bus.

• She went to the store she bought some milk.

• I woke up early I had breakfast.

• The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.

Why should we avoid comma splices?

• Comma splices add emphasis to the sentence

• Using comma splices is a common practice in formal writing

• Comma splices help improve sentence clarity

• Comma splices should be avoided to prevent run-on sentences and maintain proper punctuation.

How can you identify a fragment?

• Identify fragments by their color

• Identify fragments by their font style

• Identify fragments by their length

• Identify fragments by looking for incomplete sentences that do not express a complete thought.

What are the consequences of using run-on sentences?

• Consequences of using run-on sentences include confusion, lack of clarity, difficulty in understanding, and reduced readability.

• Decreased confusion

• Increased clarity and understanding

• Enhanced readability

Explain the difference between a fragment and a run-on sentence.

• A fragment is a type of punctuation error, while a run-on sentence is a spelling error.

• A fragment is two or more independent clauses joined improperly, while a run-on sentence is a complete sentence.

• A fragment is a complete sentence, while a run-on sentence is incomplete.

• A fragment is incomplete, while a run-on sentence is two or more independent clauses joined improperly.

Provide a correct example of fixing a comma splice.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries, and I went home.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries, then I went home.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.