Comma Splices
True or false: Comma splices are two independent clauses joined ONLY by a comma (there is not a conjunction)
True
When a writer joins the two independent clauses without any punctuation at all.
What is a run-on?
Must have a subject and a verb
What is an independent clause?
Define Comma Splices
Occurs when writers combine two (or more) complete thoughts (independent clauses) incorrectly.
Definition of fragment
What are incomplete sentences?
In order for a dependent clause to be used correctly in a sentence, it must have this...
What is an independent clause?
How do you fix a comma splice?
Add in a conjunction to the sentence OR change the comma to a semicolon (or a period would also work)
What is the relationship between comma splices and run-ons?
You fix run-ons the same way you fix comma splices: insert a comma and a conjunction, or insert a semicolon, or insert a period
What are two ways of joining independent clauses?
a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon
Fix the following Comma Splice: After the sixth inning, I went home, my family stayed.
After the sixth inning, I went home. My family stayed.
What punctuation must follow a subordinate clause if it is used at the beginning of the sentence?
What is a comma?
What punctuation must follow a subordinate clause if it is used at the beginning of the sentence?
What is a comma?
DAILY DOUBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How do you AVOID comma splices?
When using a comma, pay attention to the clauses you are connecting.
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After the storm; the woman hung out her laundry. The part of the word group that is a fragment.
What is "After the storm"