Commas and Fragments Tutorial - ENGL 1005

Flashcards covering key concepts related to commas and fragments in writing, as covered in the tutorial.

Comma

A punctuation mark used in modern English to clarify the grammatical structure of a sentence.

Introductory Clause

A clause at the beginning of a sentence, often separated by a comma.

Transitional Phrase

A phrase that connects ideas or sentences, typically set off by commas.

Parenthetical Element

An interrupting phrase within a sentence that adds information but can be removed without altering grammatical completeness.

Serial Comma

A comma placed before the conjunction in a list of three or more items.

Comma Splice

An error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a comma, instead of a semicolon or conjunction.

Run-on Sentence

A sentence that continues without proper punctuation to separate independent clauses.

Sentence Fragment

An incomplete sentence that lacks the necessary components to stand alone.