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 the following: 'Abby wants to learn to snowboard.'

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Sentence - This is a complete thought with a subject and a verb.

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

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Comma Splice - This sentence incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma.

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Identify the following: 'The clowns were scary, the jester was funny.'

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Comma Splice - This sentence incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma.

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Identify the following: 'It's hard to believe fall sports are almost over it feels like they just started.'

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Run-on - This sentence contains two independent clauses that are not properly separated.

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Identify the following: 'Michael Jordan is a good basketball player however Lebron is better.'

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Run-on - This sentence contains two independent clauses that are not properly separated.

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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. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.