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 often lacks a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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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 with just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify this: 'Kevin Durant is a good basketball player, LBJ is bad at basketball.'

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Comma Splice.

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

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Sentence.

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Identify this: 'Abby, the professional snowboarder from Michigan.'

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Fragment.

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

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Fragment.

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Identify this: 'Even though James is tired of working, he works hard until his shift is over.'

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Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a subject in a sentence?

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The subject of a sentence tells us who or what the sentence is about.

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What is the purpose of a verb in a sentence?

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The verb expresses the action or state of being of the subject.