Comma Splices RETAKE

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What is a comma splice?

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The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

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Is a comma splice something you want to avoid using?

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Yes

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Which sentence is correct?

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We decided to leave the restaurant; the food took too long.

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What is one method for correcting a comma splice?

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Making two separate sentences.

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What is another method for correcting a comma splice?

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Using a semicolon.

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What is a FANBOY?

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A mnemonic for coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet.

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How can you correct a comma splice using a FANBOY?

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By adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma.

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What is the result of using a colon to correct a comma splice?

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Using a colon is NOT a correct method for fixing a comma splice.

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What punctuation should be used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon or a period.

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What is an independent clause?

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A group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.