Choose punctuation to avoid fragments and run-ons

Key Notes:

📝 What is a Fragment?

👉 A fragment ❌ is an incomplete sentence.

• ❌ Example: Because I was late.
• ✅ Correct: I missed the bus because I was late.

💡 Tip: A sentence needs a subject + verb + complete thought ✔️.

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📝 What is a Run-on?

👉 A run-on ❌ is when two or more complete sentences are joined without proper punctuation.

• ❌ Example: I love reading I don’t like math.
• ✅ Correct: I love reading, but I don’t like math.

💡 Tip: Use punctuation to separate ideas ✨.

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✍️ Ways to Fix Run-ons & Fragments

✅ a. Use a Period (.)

👉 Separate into two sentences.

• Example: I was tired. I went to bed early. 😴

✅ b. Use a Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (, + FANBOYS)

👉 FANBOYS = For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• Example: I was tired, so I went to bed early. 🛏️

✅ Use a Semicolon (;)

👉 Connect closely related sentences.

• Example: I was tired; I went to bed early. 🌙

✅ Add Missing Words

👉 Fix incomplete thoughts.

• Example: Because I was late, I missed the bus. 🚌

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🌟 Quick Reminders

✔️ Every sentence needs a complete thought. 💡
✔️ Don’t let sentences crash together → use commas, semicolons, or periods. 🚦
✔️ Check for dependent words (because, although, when, if) → they often cause fragments. 🔍

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🎯 Practice & Remember

👉 Watch out for these errors in your writing.
👉 Use correct punctuation ✅ to make your sentences clear, smooth, and effective ✨.

Let’s practice!