Splicing it?
two independent clauses joined with only a comma
What is a comma splice?
two independent clauses joined together without correct punctuation .
What is a run-on?
another name for a simple sentence--contains a subject and a verb
What is an independent clause?
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?
True or False? It is correct to join two main clauses with a comma and a transitional word.
What is false.
True or False: Another name for a run-on sentence is a fused sentence.
What is true.
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.
Run-on 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 run-on?
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.
True or False: Do not use a semicolon before a transitional word that does not BEGIN an independent clause.
What is true?
One of the ways to correct a run-on sentence that has only a comma is by adding ______.
What is a coordinating conjunction or FANBOY?
Which sentence is punctuated correctly? a) The 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.
The Chevrolet Cruz was one of the best rated cars of 2017, however, I love my little Honda Accord.
What is a comma splice?
Fragment, Comma Splice, Run-On, or correct? Claude can't wait to hear from Erica so texts her everyday.
What is a run-on sentence?
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?
To correct a run-on sentence that is joined with a transition word, what punctuation should you use?
What are a semicolon and a comma?
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?
Which of the following is a run-on 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.
Even calls her twice a day.
What is fragment?
True or False. One way to correct a comma splice is to take out the comma and add a coordinating conjunction.
What is false.
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?
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."
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.
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?