unit 2 sentence structure and run-ons and fragment

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types of fragments

1- missing - subject fragments 2-phrase fragments 3- incomplete- verb fragments 4- infinitive fragments 5- dependent clause fragments

solving run-ons problems

1-use a period to create two separate sentences. 2-use a coordinating conjunction ( but , and , or, nor, so , yet . 3- a semicolon 4- a semicolon to be followed by a transitional word or phrase 5-use a dependent word ( because , although, when).

fragments

a fragment is an incomplete sentence.

Run-ons and fragment sentences

a sentence consists of at least one independent clause-one subject and one predicate (verb) in the same sentence run-ons sentences is an error that happens when two sentences are joined incorrectly. two kinds of run-ons 1-fused sentences 2-comma splice

forming compound sentences with transitional words and phrases

another way to create a compound sentence is by joining two simple sentences with a transitional word or phrase. example: hip hop music are often sold out; however,not many people listen to this music. transitional words: also, besides, consequently, eventually , finally, furthermore, however, instead, later, moreover, still , other wise , then , still, thus, therefore.

forming complex sentences with relative pronouns

complex sentence is by joining two simple sentences (independent clauses ) with a relative pronoun for example the words like who which, that, etc.. example : this day , which was a special day , that i would never forget for some reason.

forming compound sentences with semicolons

compound sentence is by joining two simple sentences (independent clauses ) with a semicolon. example : Monty likes epic games; it is his favorite game since he was a kid.

forming complex sentences with subordinating conjunctions

create a complex sentence by joining two simple sentences (independent clauses) add a subordinating conjunction. a word like although - to one of these sentences , turning it into a dependent clause. example: as, since, till, provided, before

forming compound sentences with coordinating conjunctions

creating a compound sentence is by joining two simple sentences with a coordinating conjunction. example : many people like the color red, but many other like the color blue. coordinating conjunctions are : and, but, for, nor, or, so , yet. when you use a coordinating conjunction to join two simple sentences into a compound sentence , always use a comma before the coordinating conjunction. example : i like to play,and eat.

every complex sentence must do the following .

every sentence must include at least one subject every sentence must include at least one verb every sentence must express a complete thought

punctuating with subordinating conjunctions.

punctuate a complex sentence that contains a subordinating conjunction must be followed by these two rules: 1_use a comma after the dependent clause ( most important one) 2_do not use a comma after the independent clause if you use a comma after the independent clause it will become as a fragment sentence

combining sentences

two simple sentences can can be joined into one compound sentence, and so does two simple sentences can be combined into one complex sentence.


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