Grammatical Errors Flashcards
1
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.
2
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.
3
Q
sentence fragment
A
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.