Comma Splices and Fused Run-ons

​Comma Splices are a no-no!

A comma splice error occurs when sentences or independent clauses are improperly connected by a comma alone.

Examples of Comma Splice Errors:

The clouds were dark, we thought it would rain.

I bought a coat, however, it did not fit.

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Multiple Choice

How can you edit this sentence?

The clouds were dark, we thought it would rain.

• No edit needed

• The clouds were dark, for we thought it would rain.

• The clouds were dark. Thought it would rain.

• The clouds were dark; we thought it would rain.

Multiple Choice

How can you edit this sentence?

I bought a coat, however, it did not fit.

• No edit needed

• I bought a coat; however, it did not fit.

• I boat a coat. However. It did not fit.

• I bought a coat, so it did not fit.

Multiple Choice

How can you edit this sentence?

I went to the mall, Jane was there.

• No edit needed

• I went to the mall; instead, Jane was there.

• I went to the mall. Jane was there.

• I went to the mall, so Jane was there.

Multiple Choice

How can you edit this sentence?

I love going to the movies, it’s so fun.

• No edit needed

• I love going to the movies. Fun.

• I love going to the movies, for it’s so fun.

• I love going to the movies; however, it’s so fun.

​Run-ons have to go!

A run-on sentence, or run-on for short, is a written sequence of two or more main clauses that are not separated by a period or semicolon or joined by a conjunction.

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​Comma Splice

a comma splice incorrectly separates independent clauses with the use of a comma and without a coordinating conjunction. Comma splices result in run-on sentences.

Example of a comma splice:

• Peter collects spiders, they bite him all the time.

Fused sentence

A fused sentence is a run-on sentence that combines two or more independent clauses together without separating them using a conjunction or punctuation.

Example of a fused sentence:

• Peter collects spiders they bite him all the time.

​Types of run-on sentences

Run-on sentences are typically classified into two types: fused sentence and comma splice.

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Multiple Choice

Edit this sentence.

Hand me the pizza it is on the table.

• no edit needed

• Hand me the pizza, it is on the table.

• Hand me the pizza, so it is on the table.

• Hand me the pizza. It is on the table.

Multiple Choice

Edit this sentence.

The store is closed, so we’ll come back tomorrow.

• no edit needed

• The store is closed, we’ll come back tomorrow.

• The store is closed we’ll come back tomorrow.

• The store is closed we’ll come back; tomorrow.

Multiple Choice

Edit this sentence.

My dad got mad at me I broke the washing machine.

• no edit needed

• My dad got mad at me, I broke the washing machine.

• My dad got mad at me because I broke the washing machine.

• My dad got mad. at me, I broke the washing machine.

Multiple Choice

The following sentence is an example of...

She decided to come inside, she got cold.

• Fragment

• Run On

• Comma Splice

• Correct as written

Multiple Select

Select all of the sentence fragments.

• Went to the bank.

• Andrea was on time.

• Catherine decided to.

• Journei held on tight.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a run on sentence?

• We went to the store we went home.

• We went to the store.

• We went home.

• We went to the store, we went home.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

• Ms. Bell has been working out.

• Ms. Jenkins has been building puzzles, she isn't bored during quarantine.

• Mrs. Dunn has been baking a new recipe every week.

• Ms. Resendez calls.

Multiple Choice

Select the run on sentence.

• She won't get lost I will give her a map

• She won't get lost, I will give her a map.

• She won't get lost.

• I will give her a map.

Multiple Select

Select all of the run on sentences.

• The next football game.

• Olivia fell asleep her Mom put a blanket on her.

• Texas is hilly and mountainous Houston is flat.

• It doesn't hurt too much.

Multiple Select

Select all of the fragments.

• Watched "Tiger King" to see what all the hype was about.

• The cutest character on "On My Block".

• "Grey's Anatomy" is a show I can watch over and over again.

• Netflix needs to add "The Fresh Prince of Belaire" to their streaming option.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a comma splice?

• In this day and age, the quickest way to get famous is to go viral.

• Since people are stuck at home, many families are trying new TikTok challenges.

• I learned how to do the "Savage" challenge by watching videos on Instagram.

• I am thinking of starting a TikTok, I have been practicing the different dances.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence is not a run-on?

• Sam eats pizza Sam eats Skittles.

• Sam hates Skittles Sam loves pizza.

• Sam eats Skittles Sam hates pizza.

• Sam eats pizza and Skittles.

Multiple Choice

How can this comma splice be fixed:Sam likes chicken nuggets, Sam likes Skittles and hates pizza.

• Add a conjunction.

• Add another comma.

• Slice the comma.

• Get rid of the comma.

Multiple Choice

What is the sentence missing: Sam loves chicken nuggets but she loves Skittles more.

• A comma.

• A conjuction.

• The pizza.

• A picture.