Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

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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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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence occurs when two independent clauses are joined together without any punctuation or coordinating conjunction.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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Identify the error: 'I went to the store, I bought milk.'

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This is a comma splice because it joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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Identify the error: 'She loves to read she has many books.'

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This is a fused sentence because it combines two independent clauses without punctuation.

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Correct the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.'

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The dog barked loudly; it scared the cat.

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Correct the sentence: 'I enjoy swimming, I go every weekend.'

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I enjoy swimming, and I go every weekend.

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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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Provide an example of a complete sentence.

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The sun sets in the west.