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1) Explain with examples the 6 common sentence constructions that often lead to fragments.

2) What are three methods for correcting a comma splice or run-on sentence error?

3) Rewrite the following comma splice using three different methods for fixing comma splices:
Emily’s shorts were too short, I can’t believe her mother let her wear them out of the house.

4) The following sentence is a fragment. Identify what is missing from the sentence that makes it an incomplete thought. Then rewrite the sentence to correct it.
Waves crashing against the rocks.

5) Identify whether the sentence below is a comma splice or a run-on and then write a corrected version for it.
The monsters in the basement sleep during the day at night they scream for ice cream.

6) Identify whether the sentence below is a comma splice or a run-on and then write a corrected version for it.
The dog sitter figured out quickly why we told her the dog was high maintenance, the doggie treats did not last very long due to smart dog’s manipulation of the situation.

7) Identify the comma rule that applies to the sentence below, and then correct the sentence with the appropriate commas.
With a little help from her friends Stephanie was able to try surfing in Hawaii.

8) Identify the comma rule that applies to the sentence below, and then correct the sentence with the appropriate commas. (2 different comma errors this time!)
Michael’s birthday is listed on his birth certificate as March 19 1975 but his actual birthday is March 20 1975. 1. 6 common sentence constructions that often lead to fragments Adverb clause, uses adverbs like if, although and because…. View the full answer

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