Comma Splices
Run-Ons & Clauses
Mixed
100
True or false: Comma splices are two independent clauses joined ONLY by a comma (there is not a conjunction)
True
100
When a writer joins the two independent clauses without any punctuation at all.
What is a run-on?
100
Must have a subject and a verb
What is a clause?
200
Define Comma Splices
Occurs when writers combine two (or more) complete thoughts (independent clauses) incorrectly.
200
Definition of fragment
What are incomplete sentences?
200
In order for a dependent clause to be used correctly in a sentence, it must have this...
What is an independent clause?
300
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)
300
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
300
a comma and a coordinating conjunction, or a semicolon
What are two ways of joining independent clauses?
400
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.
400
What punctuation must follow a subordinate clause if it is used at the beginning of the sentence?
What is a comma?
400
What punctuation must follow a subordinate clause if it is used at the beginning of the sentence?
What is a comma?
500
How do you AVOID comma splices?
When using a comma, pay attention to the clauses you are connecting.
500
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Freebie! worth 20 points
500
After the storm; the woman hung out her laundry. The part of the word group that is a fragment.
What is "After the storm"
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