Fragment and Run-on Sentences

How can you identify a comma splice in a sentence?

• A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a semicolon.

• A comma splice can be identified when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

• A comma splice is when a dependent clause is joined to an independent clause with a comma.

• A comma splice can be identified when a single independent clause is incorrectly punctuated.

What is the role of a semicolon in sentence structure?

• A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses, indicating a pause that is stronger than a comma but weaker than a period.

• A semicolon is used to separate items in a complex list.

• A semicolon indicates the end of a sentence and should not be used to connect clauses.

• A semicolon is used to introduce a quotation or a list.

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• By using a comma to separate the clauses.

• By splitting it into smaller sentences, using a period, or by using a semicolon or a conjunction.

• By adding more clauses to the sentence.

• By ignoring the run-on sentence and continuing to write.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that is too long and needs to be shortened.

• A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

• A sentence that uses too many conjunctions.

What is an independent clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

• A phrase that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

• A collection of sentences that are related to each other.

• A type of dependent clause that requires additional information.

What is a comma splice?

• A grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

• A type of punctuation used to separate items in a list.

• A method of joining two sentences with a semicolon.

• A technique for creating complex sentences using conjunctions.

What is a fragment in a sentence?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A type of punctuation used to separate clauses.

• A phrase that adds detail to a complete sentence.

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

• To connect words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

• To introduce dependent clauses in a sentence.

• To indicate a contrast between two ideas.

• To provide additional information about a noun.

What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

• A colon (:)

• A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

• A period (.)

• An exclamation mark (!)

What is a dependent clause?

• A group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A phrase that provides additional information but lacks a subject.

• A type of clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence.