Fragments
What is the definition of a fragment?
A sentence that is missing either its subject or its main verb.
what is the definition of a Comma Splice.
Using a comma to link two independent clauses.
What is the definition of a run-on sentence?
Made up of two or more independent clauses that are incorrectly joined or which should be made into separate sentences.
Fix this sentence
The tall tree, the one that I loved to climb.
I loved to climb that tall tree.
The verb tree didn't have a verb so you have to add one.
Fix this sentence
The cat slept through the storm, it was unbothered by the thunder and lightning.
The cat slept through the storm. It was unbothered by the thunder and lightning.
or could use a semi-colon
What are the two sentences in this one sentence?
I loved to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
I loved to write papers.
I would write one every day if I had the time.
what is the subject and verb in this sentence?
The author interviewed parents and instructors.
The author - subject
Interviewed - verb
Ways to fix comma splices
adding a conjuction, semicolons, or make into two sepreate sentences
Run-on or not
I was too tired to go to the store, but the guys shopped for three hours.
no it is not a run-on
Name two mistakes
missing the subject or verb
Comma splice or not
Daniel was late, so we left with out him
Correct
adds a conjuction
Name two mistake
fused sentece or using a comma in the wrong spot
Correct or Incorrect
The king jumps around the jungle.
Correct
The King is the subject and jump is the verb.
Are comma splices okay?
They are used in informal wrting.
Fix this sentence Using a semicolon
Mary came home from work early she had been feeling ill all morning.
Mary came home from work early; she had been feeling ill all morning.