Mastering Comma Splices Flashcard

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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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How can a comma splice be corrected?

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A comma splice can be corrected by using a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.

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Identify a coordinating conjunction.

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Examples of coordinating conjunctions include: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of a semicolon in sentence structure?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a comma splice.

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

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What is the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence?

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A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma, while a run-on sentence connects them without any punctuation.

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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 joined by only 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of correcting a comma splice using a coordinating conjunction.

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