Sentence Errors

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a comma splice.

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"I love to read, I have many books."

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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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Example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love cats I wish I had one."

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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 and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Example of a sentence fragment.

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"Because that behavior is hideous and cruel."

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making two separate sentences.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.