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Fragments, Comma Splices, Run-ons

Terms in this set (18)

Fragment
a word, phrase, or clause that does not form a full sentence
Run-on
two sentences joined without punctuation or a connecting word
Comma Splice
two sentences joined incorrectly with only a comma
Fragment
I don't think I'm going to get a good grade. Because I didn't study.
Fragment
She got angry and shouted at the teacher. Which wasn't a very good idea.
Fragment
He watched TV for an hour and then went to bed. After falling asleep on the sofa.
Fragment
She got up and ran out of the library. Slamming the door behind her.
Fragment
I writing a report on Albert Einstein..
Run-on
I went to Paris in the vacation it is the most beautiful place I have ever visited.
Run-on
It's never too late to learn to swim you never know when you may fall from a boat.
Run-on
If you're going to the shops can you buy me some eggs and flour I want to make a cake.
Run-on
I like our new math teacher she always explains the work very clearly.
Run-on
He was late to school again his bus got caught in heavy traffic.
Comma Splice
This has been a very dry summer, therefore, the supply of water in the reservoirs is low.
Comma Splice
Heavy rain fell throughout the night, by morning every major road was flooded.
Comma Splice
Mary kissed Frank, then, for no apparent reason, she slapped him.
Comma Splice
John studied hard for the test, he failed it anyway.
Comma Splice
Charlie is not only handsome, he is also rich.
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