constructions. Fragments."Parts of a sentence that are disconnected from the main clause are ca lled fragments. Example: Correct:We saw the doctor and his nurse at the party.Incorrect:We saw the doctor at the party.And his nurse. Run-on sentences."A run-on sentence is two independent clauses that run together without proper punctuation. Example: Correct:Jose Canseco is still a feared batter, most pitchers don't want to face him. Incorrect:"Jose Canseco is still a feared batter most pitchers don't want to fac e him. Constructions."Avoid wordy, redundant constructions. Example: Correct:We could not come to the meeting because of a conflict.Incorrect:The reason we could not come to the meeting is because of a conflict.