Comma Splice

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Can a simple sentence contain more than one independent clause?

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No, a simple sentence contains only one independent clause.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by adding a coordinating conjunction, changing the comma to a semicolon, or making one of the clauses dependent.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Is the sentence 'I wanted to go for a walk, I was too tired' a comma splice?

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Yes, it is a comma splice because it joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence, separate items in a list, or clarify meaning.

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What is an example of a correct sentence without a comma splice?

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I wanted to go for a walk, but I was too tired.