Comma Splices
True or false: Comma splices are two independent clauses joined ONLY by a comma (there is not a conjunction)
True
What acronym do we use to remember the coordinating conjunctions?
FANBOYS
Define Comma Splices
Occur when writers combine two (or more) complete thoughts (independent clauses) incorrectly.
What does the F stand for?
For
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 does the A and N stand for?
And
Nor
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 words does BOYS stand for?
But Or Yet So
How do you AVOID comma splices?
When using a comma, pay attention to the clauses you are connecting.
Which conjunction fits best to correct this comma splice: Wally did not want to ruin his new shoes, he always stayed on the sidewalk, sidestepped puddles, and made several trips to the bathroom to dust off his sneakers.
SO