Review Sentence Boundaries

A run-on is ...

• an error that runs two sentences together without punctuation

• fine if your busy

• is an error with commas

In English, the most common punctuation between sentences is...

• a question mark

• a comma

• a period

• an exclamation point

A comma splice is an error with ...

• a comma used to begin a sentence

• a comma alone between independent clauses

• a comma to end a sentence

• dependent clauses

If I use a comma between sentences, ...

• it doesn't need anything else.

• it needs a FANBOYS connector too.

• I can use a transition with it.

I can use a comma or a period between sentences.

• True
• False

Correct or Incorrect: The bag was torn, it had a huge hole in it.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect: The writing task is complex it will require additional time.

• Correct
• Incorrect

Correct or Incorrect: The exam was very easy. I aced it!

• Correct
• Incorrect

I understand comma splices, run-ons, and fragment errors.

• Yes!
• No, these are still confusing. I'll ask for help.