Comma Splices

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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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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by using a period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding 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 can stand alone as a sentence because it contains a subject and a verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Example of a comma splice: 'I love to read, I have many books.' How can it be corrected?

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It can be corrected by writing: 'I love to read; I have many books.' or 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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What punctuation can replace a comma in a comma splice?

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A semicolon or a period can replace a comma in a comma splice.

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Rewrite this sentence to fix the comma splice: 'She enjoys painting, she does it every weekend.'

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She enjoys painting. She does it every weekend.

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What is the effect of using a comma splice in writing?

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Using a comma splice can make writing unclear and confusing, as it improperly connects two complete thoughts.

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Identify the error: 'The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day.'

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This is a comma splice. It can be corrected by writing: 'The sun is shining; it is a beautiful day.'

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What is the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence?

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A comma splice specifically refers to two independent clauses joined by a comma, while a run-on sentence refers to two or more independent clauses joined without any punctuation.