2. • In a sentence fragment, either
the subject or the verb is
missing.
– Jumped on the
trampoline last night.
– After the picnic, the
parade.
AVOIDING
SENTENCE
FRAGMENTS
3. • When the people of England
got on the Mayflower.
• Because the students are
busy.
FRAGMENTS
RESULTING
FROM
INCOMPLETE
THOUGHTS
4. • Grey’s Anatomy is my favorite
show on television I also
enjoy Criminal Minds.
• Grey’s Anatomy is my favorite
show on television, I also
enjoy Criminal Minds.
• Grey’s Anatomy is my favorite
show on television; however,
I also enjoy Criminal Minds.
• Grey’s Anatomy is my favorite
show on television, but I also
enjoy Criminal Minds.
RUN-ON
SENTENCES
COMMA
SPLICE
COMPLETE
SENTENCE