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Comma Splices, Fragments, and Run-ons

Correcting Comma Splices

• Comma Splices are TWO independent clauses combined with ONLY a comma.

• Correct the Comma Splice by -

• Adding a Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

• Changing the comma to a semi-colon.

• Making the sentence into TWO separate sentences

• Making ONE of the independent clauses a dependent clause

Correct the Comma Splice

• Drinking energy drinks is bad for you, it can cause liver damage.

• Add a Coordinating Conjunction: Drinking energy drinks is bad for you, for it can cause liver damage.

• Change the comma to a semi-colon: Drinking energy drinks is bad for you; it can cause liver damage.

• Make it two sentences: Drinking energy drinks is bad for you. It can cause liver damage.

• Change one Independent clause into a dependent clause: Drinking energy drinks is bad for you because it can cause liver damage.

Correcting Run-On Sentences

• Run-on Sentences are TWO independent clauses combined without a comma.

• Correct the Run-on Sentence by  -

• Adding a comma before the Coordinating Conjunction (FANBOYS)

• Removing the Coordinating conjunction and adding a semi-colon.

• Making the sentence into TWO separate sentences

• Making ONE of the independent clauses a dependent clause or phrase

Correct the Run-on Sentence

• Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and they are tasty, too.

• Add a comma: Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins, and they are tasty, too.

• Replace the conjunction with a semi-colon: Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins; they are tasty, too.

• Make it two sentences: Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins. They are tasty, too.

• Change one Independent clause into a dependent clause or phrase: Fruits and vegetables are good sources of vitamins and tasty, too. OR Fruits and vegetables are not only good sources of vitamins, but also tasty.

Multiple Choice

Your turn: Correct the comma splice by correctly adding a semi-colon.

People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day; they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, and they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day; and they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

Multiple Choice

Your turn: Correct the comma splice by correctly adding a a coordinating conjunction:

People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day; they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, and they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day; and they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

Multiple Choice

Your turn: Correct the comma splice by changing one of the dependent clauses into an independent clause or phrase:

People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day and get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, and they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day and they should sleep.

Multiple Choice

Your turn: Correct the comma splice by changing it to two complete sentences:

People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day, they should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day. They should get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes each day. Should also get at least 8 hours of sleep each night.

• People should exercise at least 30 minutes. Each day and they should sleep.

Multiple Choice

Correct the Run-on Sentence by adding the correct punctuation:

Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day and this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day; and this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day, and this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day. And this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

Multiple Choice

Correct the Run-on Sentence by making it two complete sentences:

Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day and this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day. And this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day. A good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day. This is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

Multiple Choice

Correct the Run-on Sentence by making one of the independent clauses a dependent clause or phrase:

Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day and this is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Walking a dog 30 minutes each day is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Some people walk their dogs 30 minutes each day and is a good way for both dog and human to get their exercise.

• Thirty minutes each day of walking the dog is exercise.

Open Ended

Correct the run-on sentence by adding proper punctuation:

I enjoy eating meat but some believe that it is unhealthy.

Open Ended

Correct the run-on sentence by changing one of the independent clauses to a dependent clause or phrase:

I enjoy eating meat but some believe that it is unhealthy.

Open Ended

Correct the comma splice by changing one of the independent clauses to a dependent clause or phrase:

I enjoy swimming to exercise my body, I enjoy reading to exercise my mind.