Comma Splices Diagnostic Flashcard

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error: "I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

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

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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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 coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence without a comma splice.

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

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What is the function of a semicolon in sentence structure?

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A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.

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Identify the error: "She loves to read, she goes to the library every week."

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This sentence contains a comma splice.

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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 joins 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 connected by only a comma.