Comma Splices- Bad stuff

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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 love to read, I have many books.'

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Comma Splice.

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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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Example of correcting a comma splice: 'She loves to dance, she practices every day.'

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Corrected: 'She loves to dance; she practices every day.'

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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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Identify the error: 'The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day.'

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Comma Splice.

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What is the effect of a comma splice in writing?

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A comma splice can make sentences confusing and disrupt the flow of writing.

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Correct the comma splice: 'He studied hard, he passed the exam.'

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Corrected: 'He studied hard, and he passed the exam.'

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Identify the error: 'I enjoy hiking, it is my favorite activity.'

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Comma Splice.

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What punctuation can replace a comma in a comma splice?

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A semicolon can replace a comma in a comma splice.