[CBSA OTEE] 33, Sentence Fragments and Run-Ons

This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: * How to identify sentence fragments on the CBSA OTEE writing skills assessment. * How to recognize run-on sentences and comma splices in report-style writing exercises. * Why dependent clauses starting with subordinating conjunctions cannot stand alone. * The subject-verb independent clause decision rule for evaluating complete sentences. * Effective methods for choosing correct punctuation to join related independent clauses. This independent study resource is designed for candidates preparing for the Canada Border Services Agency Officer Trainee Entrance Exam. Practice additional practice questions at https://open-exam-prep.com/practice/canada-cbsa-otee and watch video explanations at https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep . Sources checked: September 14, 2026 https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/assessment-evaluation/exam-examen-eng.html https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/job-emploi/recruitment-recrutement/assessment-evaluation/steps-etapes-eng.html