Sentence Errors
What Is It?
Sentence Errors refers to common structural problems such as fragments, run-ons, comma splices, and faulty parallelism.
C1-C2 reference topic in Sentence Structure.
Why Use It?
- Diagnose advanced writing quickly.
- Revise for clarity and correctness.
- Avoid errors that grammar checkers may miss.
Formation and Patterns
| Use | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Fragment | dependent phrase without main clause | Because the rule was hard. |
| Run-on | IC IC | I revised I improved. |
| Comma splice | IC, IC | I revised, I improved. |
Common Mistakes
- Assuming long sentences are automatically advanced.
- Fixing every run-on with a comma.
- Ignoring faulty comparison and parallel structure.
Exceptions & Nuances
- Fragments can be stylistic in creative writing, but academic and professional prose usually needs complete sentences.