What is a sentence fragment?
Grammar_ Fragments, Run Ons, and Comma Splices
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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought. It is typically 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 appropriate 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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?
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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.
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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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Identify the correct way to combine these sentences: 'I love reading. I also enjoy writing.'
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I love reading, and I also enjoy writing.
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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses?
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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.
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