This document discusses three types of sentence errors: run-on sentences which join two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction; comma splices which do the same but use a comma instead of proper punctuation or conjunction; and sentence fragments which are incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or both. It provides examples of each and describes ways to fix each type of error, such as separating into two sentences, using semicolons or coordinating conjunctions, or including missing elements.
This document discusses three types of sentence errors: run-on sentences which join two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction; comma splices which do the same but use a comma instead of proper punctuation or conjunction; and sentence fragments which are incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or both. It provides examples of each and describes ways to fix each type of error, such as separating into two sentences, using semicolons or coordinating conjunctions, or including missing elements.
This document discusses three types of sentence errors: run-on sentences which join two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction; comma splices which do the same but use a comma instead of proper punctuation or conjunction; and sentence fragments which are incomplete sentences that lack a subject, verb, or both. It provides examples of each and describes ways to fix each type of error, such as separating into two sentences, using semicolons or coordinating conjunctions, or including missing elements.
A run-on sentence is a sentence that joins two independent clauses without punctuation or the appropriate conjunction. Rachel is very smart she always makes good grades. There are many ways to fix a run-on sentence. Separate the clauses into two sentences o Rachel is very smart. She always makes good grades. Insert a semi-colon between the two independent clauses o Rachel is very smart; she always makes good grades. Use a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) o Rachel is very smart, and she always makes good grades. Use a subordinating conjunction o Because Rachel is very smart, she always makes good grades. Use a semi-colon and a transitional word o Rachel is very smart; therefore, she always makes good grades. Comma Splice A comma splice is a sentence that joins two independent clauses with a comma without the appropriate conjunction. Comma splices can be fixed by removing the comma and using the same techniques used to fix a run-on sentence. Sentence Fragment A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence a dependent clause or phrase that is punctuated as if it is a sentence. An incomplete sentence: Lacks a subject Lacks a verb Lacks both subject and verb Is a dependent clause To fix a sentence fragment, just include the missing elements.