Sentence Crimes Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 types of sentence crimes?
A
- Run-ins
- Comma Splices
- Fragments
2
Q
What is a run on sentence?
A
2 or more complete sentences that are not properly joined or separated
3
Q
How can you correct a run on sentence?
A
- Put a period
- Put a semi-colon
- Put a comma and a coordinating conjunction
4
Q
What are the coordinating conjunctions?
A
For, and, nor, or, yet, so.
5
Q
How can you remember the coordinating conjunctions?
A
FANBOYS
6
Q
What is a comma splice?
A
When 2 or more complete sentences are improperly joined with only a comma
7
Q
How do you correct a comma splice?
A
Add a coordinating conjunction after a comma
8
Q
What is a fragment?
A
A group of words that does not express a complete thought
9
Q
How do you correct a fragment?
A
Create a complete sentence by adding a subject or verb
