Correct Sentences—p. 332, #1 Subject Verb Complete thought Common Errors –Fragments –Comma Splices –Run-on Sentences

Fragments—p. 332 Definition: an incomplete sentence Examples: –Because she studied for the test. She did really well. —#2 –Working hard on the final project. Raymond is hoping for a higher grade. —#3 –To do well in school. Students need to acquire effective study habits. —#3

Correcting Fragments Connect to another sentence Because she studied for the test, she did really well. Working hard on the final project, Raymond is hoping for a higher grade. To do well in school, students need to acquire effective study habits.

Comma-Splices Definition: two or more sentences joined only by a comma Examples: –The exam was challenging, several people did well. –The last time our city hosted the event, the weather was terrible, this weekend is supposed to be very nice.

Correcting Comma-Splices Use a period and capital letter to form two sentences. (sentence. sentence) Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. (sentence, link sentence) Use subordination. (fragment, sentence OR sentence, fragment) Use a semicolon if the sentences are closely related. (sentence; link sentence)

The exam was challenging. Several people did well. The exam was challenging, but several people did well. Though the exam was challenging, several people did well. Several people did well even though the exam was challenging. The exam was challenging; however, several people did well.

Run-on Sentences Definition: two or more sentences joined with no punctuation Examples: –The exam was challenging several people did well. –The last time our city hosted the event, the weather was terrible this weekend is supposed to be very nice.

Correcting Run-on Sentences Use a period and capital letter to form two sentences. (sentence. sentence) Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction. (sentence, link sentence) Use subordination. (fragment, sentence OR sentence, fragment) Use a semicolon if the sentences are closely related. (sentence; link sentence)

The exam was challenging. Several people did well. The exam was challenging, but several people did well. Though the exam was challenging, several people did well. Several people did well even though the exam was challenging. The exam was challenging; however, several people did well.

Pronouns Definition: words that replace nouns Luis brought $20.00 to pay for a ticket. He brought $20.00 to pay for a ticket. Each person brought $20.00 to pay for a ticket. Everyone brought $20.00 to pay for a ticket.

Indefinite Pronouns—p. 335 Definition: pronouns that refer to nonspecific persons or things Did anyone bring $20.00 to pay for a ticket? Many of the students brought $20.00 to pay for their tickets. All of the students brought $ All of the money is here.

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement Errors —pp Luis brought their $20.00 for a ticket. Luis brought his $20.00 for a ticket. Everyone brought their $20.00 for a ticket. Everyone brought his or her $20.00 for a ticket.

Only a few of the boys in the class brought his $20.00 for a ticket. Only a few of the boys in the class brought their $20.00 for a ticket. All of the students brought his or her $ All of the students brought their $20.00.

Subject-Verb Agreement —p A welder welds. –Singular subject, singular verb Welders weld. –Plural subject, plural verb

Subject-Verb Agreement Errors A welder weld. Welders welds. We will run short if neither bring $ We will run short if neither brings $ The money that the students brought for tickets are here. The money that the students brought for tickets is here.

Appendix A.5: Use Transitions Transitions—words or phrases that serve as links between sentence parts, whole sentences, or paragraphs Purpose: to clarify the direction of your train of thought

Example Wilson Brothers Plumbing submitted a bid of $10,000 for the project. We hired the company to install new pipes. Wilson Brothers Plumbing submitted a bid of $10,000 for the project. Therefore, we hired the company to install new pipes. Wilson Brothers Plumbing submitted a bid of $10,000 for the project. Nevertheless, we hired the company to install new pipes.

Types of Transitions (Conjunctive Adverbs) Additional Information Exemplification Explanation Similarity Contrast Cause and Effect Emphasis Summary

Oswald studied late last night for his big test. ____________, he did not do well. Competition within the telecommunications industry has become very competitive. ____________, the company has responded with a new product line.

Punctuating Transitions Between Sentences This is a major obstacle to continued growth and product development. It is the single biggest problem facing the company. This is a major obstacle to continued growth and product development, in fact, it is the single biggest problem facing the company.

This is a major obstacle to continued growth and product development. In fact, it is the single biggest problem facing the company. This is a major obstacle to continued growth and product development; in fact, it is the single biggest problem facing the company.

Coordinating Conjunctions And But Or Nor For So Yet

Punctuating Between Sentences with Coordinating Conjunctions We have been covering letters in class this week, but your letter is not due until next week. You may resubmit your assignments for a higher grade, or you may choose to keep the first grade you earn.