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Comma Splices

Comma Splices. How to use a comma correctly!. One of the most common ways to use commas is to separate two main clauses that are connected by a junction.

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Comma Splices

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  1. Comma Splices

  2. How to use a comma correctly! • One of the most common ways to use commas is to separate two main clauses that are connected by a junction. • This means that when you join to sections that could be sentences on their own with a word such as “and”, “but”, or “or” you need a comma before the conjunction.

  3. FAN BOYS • For • And • Nor • But • Or • Yet • So Acronym for the different conjunctions used to connect independent clauses.

  4. Examples of using a comma correctly! • My dog went outside, and I took a shower. • My brother plays baseball, but I play softball. • The teacher might assign homework, or we might take a quiz.

  5. Fun Media Website  • http://grammar.quickanddirtytips.com/comma-splice.aspx • Grammar Girl to the rescue!

  6. Definition of comma splice • Two independent clauses separated by a comma, instead of a period or a semi colon

  7. Examples of a comma splice • We hiked for five days, we were very tired. • I got up late this morning, I didn’t have time for breakfast. • The students completed their class work, they now they want to go out and play.

  8. Comma splice or not a comma splice? That is the question… • The following examples may or may not be a comma splice. • Take out a separate piece of paper and write numbers 1-5in the margin • If you think the example is a comma splice you should correct it. If it is correct write a “C” next to the corresponding number.

  9. Example 1 • I love eating fruit, it is one of my favorite things. • Comma splice, or not????

  10. Example 2 • There are many reasons to visit Greece, the beaches are lovely and the people are friendly. • Comma splice or not???

  11. Example 3 • I can not afford a house in Grand Rapids, so I am moving to Kalamazoo. • Comma splice or not????

  12. Example 4 • The bed in my room is old, but the carpet in my room is ancient. • Comma splice, or not???

  13. Example 5 • This is a lovely cake, you must give me the recipe one day. • Comma splice, or not???

  14. Answers • 1. Comma Splice • 2. Coma Splice • 3. Correct • 4. Correct • 5. Comma Splice

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