Sentences/Sentence Fragments/Comma Splices/Fused Sentences

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What is a sentence?

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A sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a predicate.

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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 is missing either a subject or a verb.

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What is a comma splice?

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

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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'Although there were a lot of errors in her writing, including spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the error: 'Probably two to three months, depending on how severe the weather will be during the winter.'

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This is a fragment because it lacks a main clause.

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Identify the error: 'Platypuses are the only mammals to lay eggs the males are also venomous even though there are no recorded human deaths.'

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This is a fused sentence because it improperly combines two independent clauses.

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Identify the error: 'There was a bicycle rider on the sidewalk who definitely heard my horn I then saw him jump and look at us.'

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This is a fused sentence because it improperly combines two independent clauses.

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Identify the error: 'Which is why we believe the proposed amendments should be passed in order to ensure that everyone is protected by state and federal laws.'

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This is a fragment because it begins with a subordinate clause and lacks a main clause.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses, helping to form compound sentences.