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Correcting Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices: A Comprehensive Guide

This guide provides a detailed approach to identifying and correcting common writing errors such as fragments, run-on sentences, and comma splices. Through practical examples, you'll learn how to either cross out or add punctuation, rewrite entire sentences, and even eliminate unnecessary words to enhance clarity and coherence in your writing. Discover effective strategies for avoiding these pitfalls and improve your overall writing skills. Perfect for students and professionals looking to refine their grammar and composition abilities.

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Correcting Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices: A Comprehensive Guide

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  1. Old Way Correcting Fragments, Run-Ons, and Comma Splices Proofread the following carefully and correct any errors.  All errors will involve fragments, run-ons, or comma splices.  In some cases, you may be able to make your corrections by crossing out or adding punctuation; in other cases, you may need to rewrite the entire sentence. You may also need to cross out some words. If there is no error, then do not change anything; just write the words "no error" at the end. 1.    I am getting a blister on my thumb, I will have to quit playing soon.2.   When she made a chocolate cake for my mother.  She  forgot to add any sugar.3.    The man wearing a plaid jacket.  He is my math teacher.

  2. Only 1 problem….It didn’t work!

  3. Buster

  4. Buster is a macro: N:

  5. Your students will love it and change it to a verb (bust it), phrasal verb (bust it up) It allows them with a click of the computer to put 5 spaces after each period. How to do it?

  6. Google Voiceor How to be reachable and unreachable at the same time!

  7. How much do you trust google?

  8. There’s nobody paying attention to you! Yeah right!

  9. Google Voice has several advantages Can give students number that is fake Translate student messages into text Great for on-line or different office hours.

  10. Just go to google and type in google voice …and follow the bouncing ball.

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