Sentences (example)
What is an independent clause?
Subject/verb combination which expresses a complete idea.
What is a comma splice?
Joining two sentences using only a comma
What is a run-on sentence? How can you correct it?
A run-on sentence is a sentence that is too long. It needs a period, or a comma + and. The ideas need to be separated.
What is a simple sentence ?
A subject/verb combination which expresses a full idea.
Identify the comma splice: How can you correct it?
I love relaxing on the beach, it is so relaxing.
CORRECTIONS
I love relaxing on the beach. it is so relaxing.
I love relaxing on the beach because it is so relaxing.
Identify the run on sentence error. Make a correction
There are some dangerous jellyfish in Brazil one time I stepped on one during my vacation!
CORRECITON: Best way - start a new sentence
There are some dangerous jellyfish in Brazil. One time I stepped on one during my vacation
What is a compound sentence?
A combination of two independent clauses, joined with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)
Identify the sentence fragment
I went to Miami beach. Was very nice.
sentence fragment
Was very nice.
Identify the comma splice. Make a correction
There are rarely any sharks at the beach, they have not been seen recently at Long Island beach.
CORRECTION: Use a period and start a new sentence.
There are rarely any sharks at the beach. They have not been seen recently at Long Island beach.
Identify the run on sentence error. Make a correction.
Fishing is a very popular hobby for people at the beach people will sometimes spend 5 hours fishing
CORRECTIONS
Fishing is a very popular hobby for people at the beach. People will sometimes spend 5 hours fishing
Fishing is a very popular hobby for people at the beach, and people will sometimes spend 5 hours fishing
What is sentence fragment?
A independent clause that is missing a subject, a verb, or the sentence does not express a complete idea
Identify the sentence fragment:
I love playing sports. Such as beach volleyball
sentence fragment = Such as beach volleyball
Identify the sentence fragment
I really like going to the beach. For example, Swimming in the ocean.
Yes, sentence fragment = for example, swimming in the ocean