Comma Splices
What is it called when only a comma separates clauses that could stand alone as a sentence?
A comma splice.
What is it called when clauses that could stand alone, as sentences, are joined with no punctuation or words to link them?
A fused or run-on sentence.
A sentence fragment is groups of words that are punctuated as sentences but are not sentences. True or False?
True
A semicolon introduces explanations, examples, lists and sometimes quotations. True or False?
FALSE. The above definition is a colon. A semicolon provides writers with subtle ways of signaling closely related clauses.
A colon is used to introduce explanations, examples, lists and sometimes quotations. True or False?
True.
In academic writing, is there ever a situation in which using comma splices is acceptable?
No
True or false? Fused sentences must either be divided into seperate sentences or joined by adding words, punctuation, or both.
True.
Where are sentence fragments usually seen but should not be placed within?
Often seen within formal and academic writing without the writer realizing it is erroneous.
Do semicolons separate items in a series? Yes or No?
Yes.
Is this correct? If not, how do you correct it? 3;24 PM
No. A semicolon should not be placed within a time stamp but rather a colon. (3:24 PM)
A dependent clause can stand alone as a sentence. True or false?
False.
Is this sentence written correctly or is it displaying a fused sentence:
It was so cold out today it snowed.
No, it is displaying a fused sentence because it was so cold out today and it snowed are two independent clauses.
How do you correct this fragment?
He playing.
He is playing.
What is incorrect about the following sentence?
F. Scott Fitzgerald's most famous book is "The Great Gatsby;" its heartbreaking ending depicts a result of wishing too heavily upon love.
The semicolon is supposed to be outside the quotation marks.
Which is correct for formal academic writing? Fix the incorrect example.
Dear Professor Chapman;
A ratio of 6:1
The correct one is a ratio of 6:1. Dear Professor Chapman:
Is this sentence displaying a comma splice or is it written correctly?
We went to the beach yesterday; we had such a fun time.
Yes, it is correctly written.
True or false? Fused sentences are not a common mistake made in academic writing.
False, they are very common.
Name one of the mandatory clauses a sentence needs.
because, if, that or when
List at least two ways you can join independent clauses.
With a comma and a coordinating conjunction, with a colon, with a dash or with a semicolon.
Do you put a colon between a verb and its object or compliment?
No. Not unless the object is a quotation.
True or false? An instructor is likely to encourage the use of comma splices in academic writing.
False.
What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?
A comma splice exhibits a comma between the two independent clauses and a fused sentence has nothing dividing the two independent clauses.
A compound-predicate consists of two or more verbs, along with their modifiers and objects, that share the same subject.
Is the following sentence correct? If not, explain why it may be wrong.
The concert includes the following; classical music, poetry readings, and reading theater.
The semicolon is misused, the correct substitute would be a colon. :
Fix the following example.
I have lived in the following sentences; Bowling Green, Kentucky, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Clarksville, Tennessee.
I have lived in the following sentences: Bowling Green, Kentucky; Knoxville, Tennessee; and Clarksville, Tennessee.
Comma Splice or Correct Sentence:
He ran home and changed clothes, then we went to the college basketball game.
Comma Splice
Fused Sentence or Correct Sentece:
I love fall it is my favorite time of year.
Fused Sentence
Running late to class, I slid in the back row.
Complete Sentence
Correct or Incorrect:
I enjoyed the lovely England gardens; this was my favorite thing on the tour.
Correct
Correct or Incorrect:
The coffee shop is having their grand opening: everything is 25% off.
Correct