Sentence Structure and Punctuation Issues

This video tutorial discusses three common sentence problems: fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences. Fragments are incomplete sentences missing a subject or verb. Comma splices occur when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction. Run-on sentences are two sentences combined without proper punctuation. The video provides examples and solutions for each type of sentence problem, emphasizing the importance of correct sentence structure.

What are the three types of sentence problems discussed in the video?

• Fragments, run-on sentences, and passive voice

• Fragments, comma splices, and run-on sentences

• Comma splices, passive voice, and fragments

• Run-on sentences, passive voice, and comma splices

What is a sentence fragment?

• A sentence with too many commas

• A complete sentence with a subject and verb

• An incomplete sentence missing a subject or verb

• A sentence with two independent clauses

Which of the following is an example of a sentence fragment?

• He went to the store

• She enjoys reading books

• The cat sat on the mat

• Running through the park

How can you fix a sentence fragment?

• Add a subject or verb to complete the sentence

• Remove all punctuation

• Add a comma between clauses

• Use a semicolon

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with no punctuation

• A sentence with too many commas

• Two sentences joined with a comma but no conjunction

• Two sentences joined with a comma and a conjunction

Which sentence is an example of a comma splice?

• I love to read because it is my favorite hobby.

• I love to read; it is my favorite hobby.

• I love to read. It is my favorite hobby.

• I love to read, it is my favorite hobby.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• Use a colon

• Add more commas

• Add a coordinating conjunction

• Remove the comma

Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a comma splice?

• Add a period

• Use a semicolon

• Remove the subject

• Add a coordinating conjunction

What is a run-on sentence?

• Two sentences combined without proper punctuation

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence with a subject and verb

• A sentence with a conjunction

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• She loves to dance it is her passion.

• She loves to dance, and it is her passion.

• She loves to dance. It is her passion.

• She loves to dance; it is her passion.