8th comma splices and run-offs

when simple sentences are connected by a comma but without a conjunction

• comma splice

• run-on

• fragment

• compound

• * when simple sentences are written together with a conjunction but without a comma

• or

• * when simple sentences are written together without a comma or a conjunction

• comma splice

• run-on

• fragment

• compound

Which are strategies to correct a run-on sentence?

• put a comma and a coordinate conjunction between the two simple sentences

• put a semicolon, a connective adverb, and a comma between the two simple sentences

• put a semicolon between the two simple sentences

• put a comma between the two simple sentences

This is an example of:

I wanted to go to the movies this weekend, I didn't have enough money.

• comma splice

• run-on

This is an example of:

Sam studies for the exam, he felt confident.

• comma splice

• run-on

This is an example of:

Rober went fishing, he used worms to catch the fish.

• comma splice

• run-on

This is an example of:

My father designs and installs wind turbines he travels all over the

United States as an energy consultant.

• comma splice

• run-on

This is an example of:

1. The teacher distributed several worksheets some of them were

2. taken directly from the textbook.

• comma splice

• run-on

This is an example of:

1. I have had a Mac computer for a year already I have no regrets about buying it.

• comma splice

• run-on