Splicing it?
Run-it by me
Hit Me Up
Define Me
What's My Name?
100
two independent clauses joined with only a comma
What is a comma splice?
100
two independent clauses fused together without correct punctuation .
What is a run-on?
100
add only a semi-colon between two independent clauses
What is one way to correct a run-on?
100
another name for a simple sentence--contains a subject and a verb
What is an independent clause?
100
Comma splice, run-on, fragment? Will was caught in the middle of the argument. Even though he did not know anything about it.
What is a fragment?
200
True or False? It is correct to join two main clauses with a comma and a transitional word.
What is false.
200
True or False: Another name for a run-on sentence is a fused sentence.
What is true.
200
Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated? a) The cold air whisked around my head I ended up with a head cold. b) The cold air whisked around my head; I ended up with a head cold.
What is b: The cold air whisked around my head; I ended up with a head cold.
200
Fused Sentence or Comma Splice? Spring officially begins with the Spring Equinox on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 this event marks the astronomical first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. ("Almanac.com")
What is a fused sentence or run-on?
200
Which of the following is a comma splice? a) Marcia wanted to see a movie but Ted wanted to eat out. b) Marcia wanted to see a movie, however, Ted wanted to eat out.
What is b) Marcia wanted to see a movie, however, Ted wanted to eat out.
300
True or False: Do not use a semicolon before a transitional word that does not BEGIN a main clause.
What is true?
300
One of the ways to correct a run-on sentence that has only a comma is by adding ______.
What is a coordinating conjunction?
300
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a) he aroma of the newly baked pound cake hovered throughout the house; as a result, I was tempted to forget my diet. b) The aroma of the newly baked pound cake hovered throughout the house, as a result, I was tempted to forget my diet.
What is a) The aroma of the newly baked pound cake hovered throughout the house; as a result, I was tempted to forget my diet.
300
The Chevrolet Cruz was one of the best rated cars of 2017, however, I love my little Honda Accord.
What is a comma splice?
300
Frag, Comma Splice, Fused Sentence, or correct? Claude can't wait to hear from Erica so texts her everyday.
What is fused sentence?
400
Where should the COMMA be placed when you are joining two independent clauses with a comma, a transitional word, and a semicolon? (before or after the transitional word)
What is after the transitional word?
400
To correct a run-on sentence that is joined with a conjunctive adverb, what punctuation should you use?
What are a semicolon and a comma?
400
What punctuation should we add to fix this sentence? Janice wanted a new car for her birthday she got a new album by Rihanna.
What is a semicolon?
400
Which of the following is a fused (r-o) sentence? a) A surge in imports was blamed for the slowdown, which meant growth for 2017 came in at 2.3% however, that was better than the 1.5% posted in 2016, but well short of President Trump's 3% target. b)A surge in imports was blamed for the slowdown, which meant growth for 2017 came in at 2.3%, however, that was better than the 1.5% posted in 2016, but well short of President Trump's 3% target.
What is a) A surge in imports was blamed for the slowdown, which meant growth for 2017 came in at 2.3% however, that was better than the 1.5% posted in 2016, but well short of President Trump's 3% target.
400
Even calls her twice a day.
What is fragment?
500
True or False. One way to correct a comma splice is to take out the comma and add a coordinating conjunction.
What is false.
500
True or False: One way to correct a run-on sentence is by adding a subordinate conjunction to one of the clauses.
What is true?
500
What punctuation (and where) is needed in the following sentence? Brian waited for Tameika patiently; however it took hours for her to get back home.
What is a comma after "however."
500
Which of the following sentences is correctly written? a) Angie is really enjoying the new movie about Queen Victoria, in fact; she can't wait for the next episode to air. b) Angie is really enjoying the new movie about Queen Victoria; in fact, she can't wait for the next episode to air.
What is b) Angie is really enjoying the new movie about Queen Victoria; in fact, she can't wait for the next episode to air.
500
Lukah is spending the weekend with us, I hope he has a great time; however, I know I will need a vacation when he leaves.
What is comma splice?
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