What is a fragment in a sentence?

Fragments Run Ons Splices

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Nashwa Ghozlan
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A fragment in a sentence is a sentence that is too long.
A fragment in a sentence is a type of punctuation mark.
A fragment in a sentence is a complete sentence with no errors.
A fragment in a sentence is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or both.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you fix a run-on sentence?
Use a semicolon to separate the independent clauses
Combine the independent clauses without any punctuation
Add more words to make the sentence longer
Separate the independent clauses into separate sentences or use appropriate punctuation like a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is a type of dance move.
A comma splice is a punctuation mark used in coding.
A comma splice is a type of fruit salad.
A comma splice is when two independent clauses are joined together with a comma.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Can a fragment be a complete sentence?
No
Rarely
Sometimes
Yes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What punctuation mark is commonly used to fix a comma splice?
Exclamation mark
Semicolon
Period
Question mark
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a run-on sentence.
She was tired she decided to take a nap.
The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.
I woke up late I missed the bus I had to walk to school.
I went to the store to buy milk I also picked up some bread.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should fragments be avoided in writing?
Fragments lack completeness and coherence, making it hard for readers to understand.
Fragments enhance the flow and coherence of the text.
Fragments help to maintain a clear and concise writing style.
Fragments are essential for creating suspense in writing.
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