Comma Splices
Some students think that they can study for an exam by “cramming” all night , they are probably wrong.
Some students think that they can study for an exam by “cramming” all night.They are probably wrong.
What are some coordinating conjunctions you can use to fix a comma splice?
For And Nor But Or Yet So
Koala bears are not actually bear, they are marsupials.
Koala bears are not actually bears.They are marsupials.
Where is Professor Powell from?
Tampa,Florida
The president popularity has plummeted, she apparently underestimated the opposition.
The president popularity has plummeted, and she apparently underestimated the opposition.
What was the first trap out of the three run-on traps given in the PowerPoint?
When a pronoun in the second clause refers to a noun in the first clause.
I am not angry with you, I am not happy with you, either.
I am not angry with you. I am not happy with you, either.
What is the title of this course?
ENC 2300
Is there a comma splice in the following? The next day I had a full tank and was ready to cruise the town, I drove around with the windows rolled down and a big smile on my face.
YES!-----The next day I had a full tank and was ready to cruise the town.-----I drove around with the windows rolled down and a big smile on my face.
You will be responsible for this material on the final exam , study it throughly now.
You will be responsible for this material on the final exam.Study it throughly now.
What does the last slide of the PowerPoint say ?
Now you’ll never write a run-on sentence!
I’m thinking of skipping Math class, it’s really boring.
I’m thinking of skipping Math class.It is really boring.
Where is Professor Cooks hometown?
Jacksonville, Florida
Many people think protectionism can halt rising prices,however,the opposite is actually true.
Many people think protectionism can halt rising prices;however,the opposite is actually true.
What is one way to avoid a run-on sentence?
Use a semi-colon.
I can’t wait to go on vacation, it will be hot and sunny.
I can’t wait to go on vacation.It will be hot and sunny.
What is on Professor Cooks’s phone case?
Gucci
What is the difference between a comma splice and a run-on?
The comma
I feel like I will learn a lot in this course,I’m so excited to be in this course.
I feel like I will learn a lot in this course. I’m so excited to be in this course.
What is the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence? (Define both definitions)
A run-on sentence is when two clauses have been connected incorrectly.A comma splice connects two independent clauses with only a comma.
Beyonce was late,we left without her. (Use a coordinating conjunction to correct this sentence)
Beyonce was late, so we left without her.
Where is Professor Barnett from?
Gifford , Florida