Fragments, Run-ons, Comma Splices

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What is a fragment?

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

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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 proper 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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Identify the following: 'We went through the haunted chateau and the Zombie High School.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'The softball player fielded the ball without any errors.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.'

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Run-on

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Identify the following: 'The shoes were cheap but were super ugly.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'When we were on the bus.'

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Fragment

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.