Comma Splices

What is a comma splice?

• A comma splice is a type of dance move

• A comma splice is when two independent clauses are joined together with a comma.

• A comma splice is a type of fruit

• A comma splice is a punctuation mark

Provide an example of a comma splice.

• They went to the park, they played basketball.

• I like to run, I hate to swim.

• She loves to read, he prefers to watch TV.

• I like to run I hate to swim.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• Combine the two independent clauses into one sentence without any punctuation

• Use a comma to separate the two independent clauses

• Separate the two independent clauses with a coordinating conjunction or use a semicolon.

• Add a period after the comma to correct the splice

Identify the comma splice in the following sentence: 'I went to the store, I bought some groceries.'

• I went to the store, bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, then I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store. I bought some groceries.

Why are comma splices considered incorrect in writing?

• Comma splices are commonly used in formal writing.

• Comma splices enhance readability in writing.

• Comma splices create run-on sentences by improperly joining independent clauses.

• Comma splices help clarify the relationship between ideas.

Rewrite the sentence 'She likes to read books, she also enjoys writing.' without a comma splice.

• She likes to read books, she also enjoys writing.

• She likes to read books and she also enjoys writing.

• She likes to read books; she also enjoys writing.

• She likes to read books, and she also enjoys writing.

Explain the impact of comma splices on the clarity of a sentence.

• Comma splices enhance the clarity of a sentence by emphasizing key points.

• Comma splices improve the readability of a sentence by connecting ideas seamlessly.

• Comma splices have no impact on the clarity of a sentence.

• Comma splices negatively impact the clarity of a sentence by creating run-on sentences and disrupting the flow of ideas.

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice? A) I walked to the park, I saw my friends. B) She cooked dinner, and he cleaned up. C) They went to the beach, they swam in the ocean.

• B) She cooked dinner, and he cleaned up.

• A) I walked to the park, I saw my friends.

• C) They went to the beach, they swam in the ocean.

• D) We played soccer, it was a fun game.

Correct the comma splice in the sentence: 'The sun was shining brightly, it was a beautiful day.'

• The sun was shining brightly, which made it a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly, however it was a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly, and it was a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly, so it was a beautiful day.

Why is it important to avoid comma splices in academic writing?

• To add complexity to the writing

• To make the text more engaging

• To confuse the readers

• To maintain clarity and coherence in academic writing.