Comma Splice

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'Amanda is nice, she always helps.'

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Comma splice.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the error: 'Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.'

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Run-on.

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Identify the error: 'Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.'

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Comma splice.

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Is the sentence 'Canoeing, one of America's favorite sports, can prove to be exciting and dangerous.' correct?

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Yes, it is correct.

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Identify the error: 'Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.'

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Comma splice.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making two separate sentences.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.