Definitions
Define Comma Splice
When you have two independent clauses (complete sentences) joined by a comma.
My dog is the cutest, I don't care what anyone says.
Add a semicolon, period, or conjunction.
Once it gets nice out, I'm going to run every day.
Complete
Is this dependent or independent?
Although I love work.
Dependent
What part of speech is this sentence missing?
Working on the garden outside.
Subject
Define Sentence Fragment
An incomplete sentence
My brother hates work, it helps him save up for college.
Add a semicolon, period, or conjunction.
I'm going on a trip this summer, I need to save up.
Comma Splice
Is this dependent or independent?
I aced that test.
Independent
What part of speech is this sentence missing?
Ms. Brown Dunkin' Donuts before school.
Verb
Define dependent clause
A clause that can't stand alone as a sentence.
The first days of work is always a pain, I have to go to three training sessions before I can start at the register.
Even though I know I need sleep, I still stay up way too late.
Complete.
In this sentence, which is the dependent clause?
After it finally stopped raining, I took my dog to the dog park.
After it finally stopped raining,
Is this a fragment or a complete sentence?
He's intelligent.
Complete sentence.
Define independent clause
A complete sentence
While that entire album is incredible, my favorite song is the last, it puts me in such a good mood.
Add a conjunction, semicolon, or period where the 2ND comma is.
Explain: why is this a comma splice?
That dessert was calling my name, I just had to order it.
A comma in between 2 complete sentences.
Is this dependent or independent?
Across the room.
Dependent
Is this a fragment a complete sentence?
After his basketball game, went to see his friends.
Fragment
Where can you use a semicolon?
In between 2 complete sentences where the second builds off of the first.
On the weekends, I play video games all day, it's nice getting to do whatever I want.
In place of the SECOND comma, add a semicolon, period, or conjunction.
In the morning, before anyone else gets up, I make breakfast.
Complete
In this sentence, which clause is the independent clause?
After work, when the sun was setting, I rode home on my bike.
I rode home on my bike.
What part of speech is this sentence missing?
Spilled her soda all over her desk.
Subject