G9 run on sentence, comma splice, fragment

How can you fix a Comma Splice?

• By adding a coordinating conjunction

• By using a colon instead of a comma

• By changing the comma to a period

• By changing the comma to a semicolon

How can you identify a Fragment?

• A fragment can often be identified by looking for a subject and verb that do not form a complete thought.

• A fragment is a complete sentence that expresses a full idea.

• A fragment is a type of punctuation used in writing.

• A fragment is a word or phrase that has no meaning.

What is a Dependent Clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.

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

• A type of independent clause that expresses a complete thought.

• A clause that contains a subject but no verb.

What is an example of a Comma Splice?

• 'It is raining, I will stay inside.' This sentence incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

• 'I enjoy reading; I find it relaxing.' This sentence uses a semicolon correctly.

• 'She loves to dance, and she practices every day.' This sentence is a compound sentence.

• 'The sun is shining, the birds are singing.' This sentence is a run-on sentence.

What is a Coordinating Conjunction?

• A word that connects two independent clauses

• A word that connects dependent clauses

• A type of punctuation mark

• A word that indicates a relationship between nouns

What is an example of a Fragment?

• 'Because I was late.' This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

• 'I enjoy reading books.' This is a complete sentence.

• 'Running through the park.' This is a complete thought.

• 'The dog barked loudly.' This is a fragment.

What is a Run-on Sentence?

• A sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly connected.

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

• A sentence that uses incorrect punctuation.

What is the purpose of a semicolon?

• To connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

• To indicate a pause in a sentence.

• To end a sentence completely.

• To separate two unrelated sentences.

What is an Independent Clause?

• A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

• A phrase that cannot stand alone and requires additional information.

• A type of sentence that always includes a dependent clause.

• A collection of words that lacks a subject and a verb.

What is a Fragment?

• A complete sentence that expresses a full thought.

• A group of words that looks like a sentence but does not express a complete thought.

• A type of punctuation used in writing.

• A literary device used to create suspense.