Comma Splices Diagnostic Flashcard

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma splice?
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: "I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."
Back
This sentence contains a comma splice because it joins two independent clauses with just a comma.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a comma splice?
Back
You can correct a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct sentence without a comma splice.
Back
"I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining outside."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the function of a semicolon in sentence structure?
Back
A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.
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