Comma Splices, Compound, Complex Sentences

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence is a sentence that contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause. Example: 'Because it was raining, I stayed home.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. Example: 'I love to read, I have many books.'

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What are subordinating conjunctions?

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Subordinating conjunctions are words that connect an independent clause with a dependent clause. Examples include: because, although, since, unless, and while.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'She loves to dance, and he loves to sing.'

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Compound Sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Although it was late, we decided to continue the game.'

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Complex Sentence.

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What is the purpose of a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and provides additional information to the independent clause. Example: 'When the sun sets, we will go home.'

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.'

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Compound Sentence.

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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 one clause dependent.