Resource: Common Errors

This page contains resources on common errors in grammar and punctuation. (Note: The page will be updated as more errors in grammar and punctuation are added to the site.)

Sentence fragment

A sentence fragment is a group of words punctuated as a sentence, even though it’s not a sentence.

Fragments are derided by some, but they’re also used by professional writers to great effect. Learn 6 types of fragments that enhance and 4 types that sink writing:

Get better at reducing bad fragments in your writing by studying examples along with corrections:

Are single words such as ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ in response to a question a complete sentence? They’re not; they’re fragments. Find out detailed answer with several examples:

Run-on sentence: Comma splice and fused sentence

A run-on sentence occurs when two sentences are joined just by a comma or by nothing.

Learn common run-on errors and how to fix them:

Reduce run-on sentences in your writing by studying examples along with corrections:

Sentence fragments and run-on sentences are sometimes confused with each other. This resource will clear the difference:

Exercises on common errors

Take exercises on common errors in grammar and punctuation: