Comma Splice ANOTHER RETAKE!

What IS a comma splice?

• When a comma is used between two independent clauses

• When a comma is used in place of an explanation point

• A comma wearing a bandage

• When a comma is used to connect items in a list

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

• I love candy, especially M&Ms.

• I have scissors, I also have tape.

• Betsy wanted to go for a walk, but it was cold outside.

• Although I'm tired, I'm going to the concert anyway.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the below sentences is INCORRECT due to a comma splice?

• I've got three minutes, and then I have to run to a meeting.

• I play piano, I play guitar too.

• I wish I had ice cream, but I only have frozen yogurt.

• I love to drink tea and cider.

Is this sentence correct, or is it a comma splice?

When I arrived at the movie theater, I saw Dashawn waiting for me.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct, or is it a comma splice?

I have three dogs, their names are Snap, Crackle, and Pop.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct, or is it a comma splice?

There is ice cream on my shirt, but I don't care.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct, or is it a comma splice?

Margot loves tea and scones, she wants to open a tea shop.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct, or is it a comma splice?

I added sugar to my tea, it made it taste a lot better.

• Correct

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of these is NOT a way to fix a comma splice?

• Replace the comma with a period.

• Delete the comma.

• Replace the comma with a semicolon.

• Add a conjunction (FANBOYS) after the comma.

Comma splices are...

• grammatically CORRECT!

• grammatically INCORRECT!