Comma Splice

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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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Identify a correct sentence: "One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years."

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Correct

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Identify a comma splice: "Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money."

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Comma splice

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Identify a comma splice: "Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material."

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Comma splice

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Identify a comma splice: "Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed."

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Comma splice

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What is an independent clause?

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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 group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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By using a period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding a conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.