Grammatical Errors Flashcards

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Q

comma splice

A

two independent clauses combined by only a comma

Incorrect

  • I like this class, it is very interesting.

Corrected

  • I like this class. It is very interesting.
  • I like this class; it is very interesting.
  • I like this class, and it is very interesting.
  • I like this class because it is very interesting.
  • Because it is very interesting, I like this class.
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Q

fused sentence

a.k.a. run-on sentence

A

two independent clauses combined without a conjunction or any punctuation

Incorrect

  • My professor is intelligent I’ve learned a lot from her.

Corrected

  • My professor is intelligent. I’ve learned a lot from her.
  • My professor is intelligent; I’ve learned a lot from her.
  • My professor is intelligent, and I’ve learned a lot from her.
  • My professor is intelligent; moreover, I’ve learned a lot from her.
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sentence fragment

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using a dependent clause or other incomplete thought as a complete sentence

Incorrect

  • Because I forgot the exam was today.

Corrected

  • Because I forgot the exam was today, I didn’t study.
  • I forgot the exam was today.
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