This video tutorial from Sparkle English focuses on understanding and correcting comma splices. It explains what comma splices are, how they occur when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma, and provides three methods to fix them: using conjunctions, semicolons, or making separate sentences. The tutorial includes examples and practice exercises to help viewers identify and correct comma splices effectively.

What is a comma splice?

• A comma used before a conjunction.

• A comma incorrectly joining two independent clauses.

• A comma used to end a sentence.

• A comma used to separate items in a list.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• I am really tired today.

• If you go to the store.

• Although it was raining.

• Because I couldn't sleep last night.

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can you fix a comma splice?

• By adding a conjunction.

• By removing the comma.

• By adding an exclamation mark.

• By using a colon.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When is it appropriate to use a semicolon?

• To join two independent clauses that are closely related.

• To introduce a list.

• To end a sentence.

• To separate items in a list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

• I am really tired today, I don't want to go to work.

• I am really tired today; I don't want to go to work.

• I am really tired today. I don't want to go to work.

• I am really tired today, and I don't want to go to work.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How can you correct the sentence: 'Tomatoes aren't actually vegetables, they are fruit'?

• By adding a conjunction.

• By removing the comma.

• By adding an exclamation mark.

• By using a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which conjunction can be used to fix the comma splice in: 'I don't like most seafood, I like sushi'?

• But

• And

• So

• Or

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'I go to the gym every day, what are you doing tomorrow'?

• By adding an exclamation mark.

• By adding a conjunction.

• By using a semicolon.

• By changing the comma to a period.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• She is really fun, I want to be her friend.

• She is really fun; I want to be her friend.

• She is really fun. I want to be her friend.

• She is really fun, so I want to be her friend.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What should you do if you see two independent clauses connected by a comma?

• Add a conjunction.

• Leave it as it is.

• Either add a conjunction, use a semicolon, or make two separate sentences.

• Use a semicolon.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A