PPT-Commas, Comma Splices, and Sentence Fragments

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. UWC Writing Workshop. Fall 2013. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo. (courtesy of the Electric Company). Let’s see what’s out there…. What do you know about sentence structure? . What do you think of when you hear “sentence structure?”. A Presentation of When and Where to use a Comma. “The Big five”. Grammar and Punctuation. 1. Fragments. Incorrect: Unless you want . more coverage. . We have made all the arrangements.. Correct: Unless you want more . 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. . UWC Writing Workshop. Spring 2014. Let’s see what’s out there…. Basics of Sentence Structure. Comma Splices. Sentence Fragments. Verbs . Use Interesting Verbs. Use Verbs You Know. Don’t Use Passive Voice. 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. 8. th. Writing. COMMA RULES!. Remember - commas save lives!. Let’s eat, Grandpa!. Let’s eat Grandpa!. 1. Between items in a series. A SERIES is a list of three or more words, phrases, or clauses.. A note on Sentence structure. Comma Splices, Run-ons, 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.. Rhythm and Flow. Part . II. Direct Address. Separate Adjectives. Interruptions. Appositives. Explanatory Phrases. Dialogue and Direct Quotes. Name: _____________________. Students will understand that using . 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. Write Score, LLC. . All Rights Reserved. .. . #1 Comma Use. 1. .. . Use commas to separate elements in a series. . Example:. . Natasha grabbed her math book, a ruler, and two pencils from her desk. . Sentence Fragments. Sentence fragments often are missing either the subject or the predicate (verb). A subject names someone or something. A predicate makes assertions about the subject. A fragment may also fail to complete a thought.. 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.    .