Fixing Comma Splices and Clauses

The video tutorial explains what a comma splice is and why it should be avoided. It defines an independent clause and provides examples. The tutorial then discusses how to correctly connect two independent clauses using a comma with a conjunction, a semicolon, or by making one clause dependent. It emphasizes the importance of identifying independent clauses to fix comma splices and improve writing.

What is a comma splice?

• A correct way to join sentences

• A grammatical error involving a comma

• A type of sentence fragment

• A punctuation error involving a semicolon

Why should you avoid comma splices?

• They make sentences too long

• They are grammatically incorrect

• They are difficult to read

• They are too formal

What does an independent clause contain?

• A subject and a verb

• A conjunction and a verb

• A verb and a semicolon

• A subject and a conjunction

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• While my cat hates them

• If I had a dog

• Because I love dogs

• I love dogs

How can you correctly connect two independent clauses?

• Using a colon

• Using a conjunction with a comma

• Using a period

• Using a comma

What is one way to fix a comma splice?

• Use a colon

• Add a semicolon

• Remove the comma

• Add a conjunction

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• I love dogs: my cat hates them.

• I love dogs; my cat hates them.

• I love dogs my cat hates them.

• I love dogs, my cat hates them.

How can you make one clause dependent?

• By adding a dependent marker word

• By removing the subject

• By adding a conjunction

• By adding a semicolon

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• I love dogs; although my cat hates them.

• Although I love dogs, my cat hates them.

• Although, I love dogs my cat hates them.

• I love dogs, although my cat hates them.

What should you look for to fix a comma splice?

• Independent clauses

• Semicolons

• Conjunctions

• Dependent clauses