PPT-Fragments, Commas Splices, and Run-

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    . 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?”. Wayne State University School of Social Work. What is a Comma?. Merriam-Webster (2012) defines a comma as:. . “. A punctuation mark, used especially as a mark of separation within the sentence. ”. 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 . 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. 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 . 314 FAX 800-245-0329 SPLICES Splices Glossary of Splicing Terms ........................... 316 Cable Types for Splicing ........................ 317-319 Low Voltage Splices 0-600V ............... 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.. 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. 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.. Commas with Nonrestrictive Phrases . & . Clauses. Commas to Set off Explanatory Words & Appositives. 612.2: . Commas are used to enclose an explanatory word or phrase.. Ex. The Dixie Chicks, .