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 complete sentence with no punctuation.
A fragment in a sentence is a sentence that is grammatically correct.
A fragment in a sentence is an incomplete sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or both.
A fragment in a sentence is a sentence that is too long.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you fix a run-on sentence?
Separate the independent clauses into separate sentences or use appropriate punctuation like a comma and a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.
Use a period at the end of each independent clause
Combine the independent clauses without any punctuation
Add more conjunctions to connect the independent clauses
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is a type of punctuation used in programming languages.
A comma splice is when a comma is used to separate a subject and a verb.
A comma splice is a type of splice used in cooking.
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?
Rarely
No
Yes
Sometimes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Give an example of a run-on sentence.
I woke up late I missed the bus.
She went to the store she bought some milk.
I woke up early I had breakfast.
The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should we avoid comma splices?
Comma splices add emphasis to the sentence
Using comma splices is a common practice in formal writing
Comma splices help improve sentence clarity
Comma splices should be avoided to prevent run-on sentences and maintain proper punctuation.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you identify a fragment?
Identify fragments by their color
Identify fragments by their font style
Identify fragments by their length
Identify fragments by looking for incomplete sentences that do not express a complete thought.
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