Comma splices, Run-ons, & Fragments

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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 just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or separating the clauses into two sentences.

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What is a fragment in writing?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause, making it unable to stand alone.

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How can you fix a sentence fragment?

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You can fix a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb, or by connecting it to a complete sentence.

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What is the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) are used to connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice?

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A run-on sentence has independent clauses joined without punctuation or conjunctions, while a comma splice incorrectly joins them with just a comma.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: "I love to read I have many books."

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Provide an example of a comma splice.

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Example: "It was raining, I stayed indoors."