Comma Splices FLASHCARD

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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 correct way to join two independent clauses.

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Use a semicolon, a coordinating conjunction, or make them separate sentences.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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Example of a comma splice:

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"I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.

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What punctuation can be used instead of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon can be used to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Is the following sentence a comma splice? "She loves reading, she goes to the library every week."

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Yes, it is a 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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Correct the comma splice: "The sun is shining, we should go outside."

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"The sun is shining; we should go outside." or "The sun is shining, so we should go outside."

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What is the effect of using a comma splice in writing?

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Using a comma splice can make writing unclear and confusing, as it improperly connects two complete thoughts.