Navigating Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

This video tutorial covers the basics of sentence structure, focusing on sentence fragments and run-on sentences. It explains the components of a complete sentence and identifies six types of sentence fragments, providing examples and corrections for each. The video also offers tips for identifying fragments in writing. Additionally, it discusses run-on sentences, including how to recognize and correct them using punctuation and conjunctions.

What are the essential components of an independent clause?

• A subject and an object

• A subject and a verb

• A verb and an adjective

• A noun and a pronoun

Which type of sentence fragment requires a subordinating conjunction to form a complete sentence?

• Participle Phrase

• Infinitive Phrase

• Subordinating Clause

• Verb Phrase

What is missing in a participle phrase that makes it a sentence fragment?

• A noun and an adjective

• A conjunction and a preposition

• A verb and an adverb

• A subject and a verb

Which type of sentence fragment often starts with the word 'to'?

• Afterthought Clause

• Infinitive Phrase

• Appositive

• Verb Phrase

What is the main issue with a verb phrase fragment?

• It lacks a conjunction

• It lacks a verb

• It lacks a subject

• It lacks an object

Which type of fragment is used to rename the subject of a sentence?

• Afterthought Clause

• Appositive

• Participle Phrase

• Subordinating Clause

What is a good method for catching sentence fragments in your writing?

• Ignoring punctuation

• Using a thesaurus

• Writing longer sentences

• Reading your sentences aloud

What defines a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing verb

• A sentence with a missing subject

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation

• A sentence with too many adjectives

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

• Comma

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Dash

What is a comma splice?

• Two or more independent clauses connected only by commas

• A sentence with a missing comma

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence with a misplaced comma