Definitions
Define Comma
What is A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence.
Also a correct answer: It is an indication mark for where to pause when reading a sentence.
Fix this sentence using the CORRECT method: The biology club will meet on Friday, several important issues will be discussed.
The biology club will meed on Friday; several important issues will be discussed.
The biology club will meet on Friday, and several important issues will be discussed.
Remember: FAN BOYS!!!!
Correct the following sentence using the CORRECT method: A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying, it takes only a little effort to help him understand what you are saying.
What is A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying. It takes only a little effort to help him understand what you are saying.
(OR)
A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying; it takes only a little effort to help him understand what you are saying.
Define: comma splice
When two independent clauses (or complete sentences) are put together with the use of a semicolon, a coordinating conjunction, or correct punctuation.
Fix the sentence: A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying, it takes only a little effort to help them understand what you are saying.
The coma splice should be separated by a semi-colon or the sentences should be separated with a period.
A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying; it takes only a little effort to help them understand what you are saying.
(OR)
A person who is hard of hearing is not trying to be annoying. It takes only a little effort to help them understand what you are saying.
Correct the following sentence using a CORRECT method: The biology club will meet on Friday, several important issues will be discussed
Best Choice: What is The biology club will meet on Friday, and several important issues will be discussed.
Weak Choice: What is The biology club will meet on Friday; several important issues will be discussed.
Define: semicolon
What is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect two independent clauses
Also known as a "weak" period.
What is the BEST way to fix this comma splice?
He agreed to do the job for awhile, he hoped they would soon find another manager.
A coordinating conjunction is needed (FAN BOYS)
Correct the following sentence using the CORRECT method: He agreed to do the job for awhile, he hoped they would soon find another manager.
He agreed to do the job for awhile, but he hoped they would soon find another manager.
Define: independent clause
A complete phrase that can stand on its own.
Correct the following sentence using the CORRECT method: Most freshmen feel overwhelmed by the workload in their college courses, they usually spend more time socializing than studying.
Good Choice: Most freshmen feel overwhelmed by the workload in their college courses, so they usually spend more time socializing than studying.
Okay Choice: Most freshmen feel overwhelmed by the workload in their college courses. They usually spend more time socializing than studying.
Fix this sentence:
My parents can’t make it this weekend, they will be out of town for two weeks.
Good choice: My parents can’t make it this weekend; they will be out of town for two weeks.
(OR)
Okay choice: My parents can’t make it this weekend, for they will be out of town for two weeks.