Comma splices and fused sentences

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What is a comma splice?

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

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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence, also known as a run-on sentence, occurs when two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by using a period to separate the clauses, adding a coordinating conjunction, or using a semicolon.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common ones are 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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Provide an example of a comma splice.

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Example: "I love to skate, I go to the rink every weekend."

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Provide an example of a fused sentence.

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Example: "I love to skate I go to the rink every weekend."

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What punctuation can be used to correct a comma splice?

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A semicolon can be used to correct a comma splice when the two independent clauses are closely related.

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What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?

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A comma splice uses a comma to join two independent clauses, while a fused sentence has no punctuation or conjunction between them.

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How can you identify a comma splice in a sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are incorrectly joined by just a comma.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.