Complex Sentences, Comma Splices, and Fragments

A fragment is:

• A run-on sentence

• An incomplete thought / sentence

• Grammatically correct

A comma splice is:

• A complex sentence that begins with a subordinating conjunction

• Incorrectly combining two independent clauses with a comma

• An incomplete thought

• Grammatically correct

Choose ALL of the ways that you can fix a comma splice:

• Use a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• Use a semicolon instead of a comma

• Use a colon instead of a comma

• Create a dependent clause

What is a complex sentence?

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains an independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that only contains independent clauses.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that contains a subject and a verb.

• A complex sentence is a sentence that is short and simple.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.4

A complex sentence must always have a comma.

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

1.  Jax looked at his wrist, the watch pointed in a direction and had a number under it.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

1. We talked for at least 30 minutes, we would have talked more if it weren’t for that same old text from my mom.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

1. Opened up Spotify and clicked on today’s hits. 

• Correct

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

1. She was already running late, she didn’t have the time.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

1. Nothing but the sound of our garbage tent being roughly moved by the strong, cold wind.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

• Fragment