10/9 Grammar FLASHCARD-- Phrases, Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is missing a subject, a verb, or both.

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Identify the following: 'Although I hate having to work later than 7:00.'

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This is a sentence fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains at least one independent clause, which has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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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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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 is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Running through the park.' What is missing?

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This fragment is missing a subject and a verb to form a complete thought.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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