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 is often missing a subject or a verb.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the following: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Sentence

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Identify the following: 'Because I was tired.'

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Fragment

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Identify the following: 'I love to read, I also enjoy writing.'

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Comma Splice

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Identify the following: 'She went to the store she forgot her wallet.'

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Run-on

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a comma splice.

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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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.