Fused Sentences and Comma Splices

Front

What is a Fused Sentence?

Back

A sentence in which two independent clauses are fused without punctuation.

Front

What is a Comma Splice?

Back

A grammatical error where two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.

Front

Example of a Fused Sentence:

Back

Molly went to the store she also went to the movie.

Front

What does B stand for in FANBOYS?

Back

But

Front

What are Run-On Sentences usually?

Back

Compound sentences.

Front

What is an Independent Clause?

Back

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

Front

What is a Dependent Clause?

Back

A group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

Front

How can you fix a Fused Sentence?

Back

By adding a period, semicolon, or conjunction.

Front

What is a Compound Sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains at least two independent clauses.

Front

What is a Simple Sentence?

Back

A sentence that contains one independent clause.