Definitions
Independent clause: Contains a subject and a main verb.
Fragment: Missing either a subject or a main verb.
Run-on: When two independent clauses are written without anytning separating them.
Comma Splices: They are evil (yes include this in your definitition). When two indepedent clauses are separated by a comma. A comma splice and run-on are the same error except a comma splice has a comma inbetween the two ICs.
Prepositional Phrase: A preposition followed by a noun. examples: to the store, for my mom.
Based on the definitions above, what is an independent clause
Based on the definitions above, which of the following is a fragment?
Based on question 2, what was the fragment missing?
What is a run-on
What is the difference between a run-on and a comma splice
Based on the reading above, comma splices are
Based on the reading above, what is a prepositional phrase?
Correct the run-on or comma splice below:
W.W, Jacobs is remembered for his macabre tale "The Monkey's Paw" the short story is his most famous work.
Correct the run-on or comma splice below:
The dog ran across the street he wanted to get the piece of steak on the ground.
Correct the run-on or comma splice below:
The women who are good at soccer won the game, they went out to celebrate.
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