PPT-Fragments, comma Splices, and Run-ons

A note on Sentence structure Comma Splices Runons and Fragments are errors in sentence structure either in failing to create an independent clause or in failing to correctly join two independent clauses together. Comma Splices. . &. Comma Splice:. 2 sentences joined with a comma . Comma Splice. Sentence. sentence. .. I was late for work. Spliced sentences. ,. . my boss was. angry.. ,. . comma splice . and Run-on Sentences. From the. UWF Writing Lab’s 101 . Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Mini-Lesson #33. A comma splice occurs when only a comma separates the two complete sentences (independent clauses). A comma splice is not a comma error. A run-on occurs when two complete sentences are fused together without the proper punctuation.. Wely. Lecture . 3: Re-training Your Grammar Ear. WELCOME . AGAIN . TO SAT 301 !. An organized approach to scoring higher and gaining acceptance to your top-choice . . colleges.. The 6-Tiered Approach to achieving success on the SAT:. RUN-ON SENTENCES. A . run-on sentence . consists of two or more independent clauses with no punctuation or connector between them. Run-on sentences must be corrected. . EXAMPLES . Run-on: . We headed off to the game during the rain the rain stopped before we got there. . Fixing a Common Error. What is a Comma Splice? . A comma splice refers to the . linking of two independent clauses with a comma.. Remember, an independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence: it has a . 232 Najd. Starting a Sentence with ‘Because’. You can start a sentence with because, as long as you make sure to fully complete the sentence. One clause beginning with the word . because. does not constitute a sentence. . Unpardonable Errors . Fragments. , Run-ons, & the . Comma . Splice. Got swag?. Maybe not yet, but we’re working on it :). Phrases and clauses are groups of related words that serve as building blocks . Angela Gulick. CAS Writing Specialist. June . 2015. What Is a Sentence?. A complete sentence is made up of two or more parts: . A subject . (who or what the sentence is about). A verb . (what the action is that is taking place). Correcting . Common Sentence Errors. Do you want papers . with . fewer r. ed marks? . This workshop will:. Help you identify common sentence errors. Give you easy ways to make corrections. Enable you to develop your own personal editing checklist. Commas need to be used to split up the main clause and subordinate clauses in your sentences. . Even though they had a map,. . Adam and Dan still got lost.. Subordinate Clause – . doesn’t. make sense on its own.. Joan Gardner, Cara Jacobsen, and April Weiss. Commas. The correct use of commas helps you communicate effectively.. In . some places, commas are required to accurately convey your . meaning….. Commas should be used to prevent confusion.. Powered by the Writing Center. What is a sentence? . a group of words . expressing . a complete thought. consists of:. . a . subject. (tells whom or what the sentence is about) . . a . predicate. (tells what the subject does or did. Ons. An Overview. Fragments. . Fragments are incomplete sentences. They are missing a verb or a subject or both.. First, the lack of exercise.  . Furthermore, the huge development of the country, easy life and transportation.    . FRAGMENTS. A fragment is an incomplete thought; it may be missing a subject or a verb and so does not count as a full sentence. . . Fragment: I checked my phone seven times already today. . Starting as soon as I woke up..