Answer to Question #195703 in English for Emmanuella

Question

Give one example each of the following grammatical blunders.

• fragment
• run-on sentence 
• misplaced modifier
• dangling modifier
• comma splice.

Answer 1

• Fragment

example - I need to get a new roommate. Because the one I currently have isn't working out well.

correct sentence - I need to get a new roommate because the one I currently have isn't working out well.

• Run-on sentence 

example - I love playing chess I would play every day if I had the time.

correct sentence - I love playing chess. I would play every day if I had the time.

• Misplaced modifier

example - Cindy served a steak to the guest that was medium rare.

correct sentence - Cindy served a medium rare steak to the guest.

• Dangling modifier

example - Fumbling in his pockets, the car keys could not be found.

correct sentence - Fumbling in his pockets, he could not find the car keys.

• Comma splice

example - The training did not go as planned, therefore the planners need to organize another one.

correct sentence - The training did not go as planned; therefore, the planners need to organize another one.

or: The training did not go as planned. Therefore, the planners need to organize another one.