Grammar
Fix that sentence
100
A sentence in which two independent clauses are NOT connected correctly.
What is a run on
100
Incorrect sentence: People move to Florida for: the warmer weather, the beach, and the theme parks.
Colon is in the wrong place. Correct sentence: People move to Florida for three reasons: the warmer weather, the beach, and the theme parks.
200
A string of words that is missing a subject or verb, or doesn't present a complete thought.
What is a sentence fragment
200
Incorrect sentence: She tried to sneak out of the house her mother saw her leaving.
Run on sentence. Correct sentence: She tried to sneak out of the house, but her mother saw her leaving.
300
A sentence which incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma.
What is a comma splice
300
Incorrect sentence: He gave his mother an extravagant gift after the argument. In spite of everything.
Sentence fragment at the end. Correct sentence: In spite of everything, he gave his mother an extravagant gift after the argument.
400
Using the same pattern of words to show that two or more words or ideas are of equal importance.
What is parallel structure
400
Incorrect sentence: He wanted to learn more about careers in programming, engineering, biochemist, and research scientist.
Not parallel. Correct sentence: He wanted to learn more about careers in programming, engineering, biochemistry, and research science.
500
Used after a complete sentence to introduce a word, phrase, clause, list, or quotation
What is a colon
500
Incorrect sentence: My intention was to take her out to dinner, however I decided not to invite her after all.
Comma splice. Correct sentence: My intention was to take her out to dinner; however, I decided not to invite her after all.
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