True or False
When two independent clauses are connected by only a comma, they constitute a run-on sentence that is called a comma-splice.
True
I was hungry there was nothing to eat.
Run-on
Define a Coordinating Conjunction
What is a conjunction that links two independent clauses; [for, and, but, nor, or, then, and yet]
I love pizza I am going to get some.
I love pizza! I am going to get some. (Answers may vary.)
A comma splice is any sentence with a comma in it.
False
There were so many people at the party it was crowded.
Run-on
What is a run-on sentence?
A run-on sentence has at least two parts that can stand by themselves, but the two parts have been joined incorrectly.
I am tired I have to get up.
I am tired, but I have to get up. (Answers may vary.)
A comma splice is a sentence with 2 independent clauses separated by a comma with no conjunction present.
True
I was upset I had to get on with my day.
Comma-Splice
A punctuation mark used to separate 2 ideas.
What is a comma?
The dance is tonight, it will be really fun.
The dance is tonight; it will be really fun. OR The dance is tonight, and it will be really fun.