Identifying Run-ons and Comma Splices

The video tutorial discusses run-on sentences and comma splices, explaining how they occur when two independent clauses are improperly joined. It provides examples and methods to correct these errors using semicolons or conjunctions. The tutorial also covers the concept of comma splicing, where a comma is incorrectly used to join clauses, and offers solutions to fix them. The session concludes with a review of the key points discussed.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a conjunction

• A sentence with a semicolon

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation

• A sentence with too many commas

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• We bought nails we bought a hammer.

• We bought nails, and we bought a hammer.

• We bought nails; we bought a hammer.

• We bought nails. We bought a hammer.

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

• By adding an exclamation mark

• By removing a word

• By adding a semicolon or a conjunction with a comma

• By adding a comma

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence with a conjunction

• A sentence with a semicolon

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined by a comma

• A sentence with too many commas

What does the term 'splice' originally refer to?

• Adding a comma

• Untangling and weaving two ropes together

• Removing a word

• Joining two sentences

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

• I love this movie. It's my favorite.

• I love this movie; it's my favorite.

• I love this movie, it's my favorite.

• I love this movie and it's my favorite.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• By adding a comma

• By adding an exclamation mark

• By removing a word

• By adding a semicolon or a conjunction with a comma

What punctuation can be used to correct both run-ons and comma splices?

• Semicolon

• Period

• Exclamation mark

• Comma

What is the main issue with a run-on sentence?

• It lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses

• It has too many commas

• It has too many words

• It is too short

What is the main issue with a comma splice?

• It has too many words

• It is too short

• It lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses

• It has too many commas