Sentence Errors - English Quiz

What makes a sentence?

A

• Subject - The naming part of a sentence

• Verb - The doing or being part of a sentence

Fragment

An incomplete sentence that cannot stand on its own.

When do fragments occur?

Occurs when

• You are missing the subject

• You are missing the verb

• It is an incomplete thought

How to fix a fragment?

Ways to fix

• Add a subject

• Add a verb

• Remove the subordinating conjunction

• Add a complete sentence

Comma Splice occurs when?

Occurs when

• Two different independent thoughts/sentences are mushed together only using a comma

How to fix a Comma Splice?

Ways to fix

• Separate the 2 sentences with a period

• If the 2 sentences are related, you can separate them with a semi-colon

• Put a coordinating conjunction after the comma

Run-on occurs when?

Occurs when

• Two independent thoughts are mushed together with no punctuation

How to fix a Run-on?

Ways to fix

• Separate the sentences with a period

• Separate them with a semi-colon if related

• Add a comma & coordinating conjunction

Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS)

F or

A and

N or

B ut

O r

Y et

S o