Comma Splice
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English
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9th - 11th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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10 Slides • 11 Questions
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Mrs. Christensen
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Clause: A group of words that contains a subject and a verb. It can be dependent or independent.
Independent Clause: A clause that could stand on its own as a complete sentence.
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Multiple Choice
True or False: an independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence.
True
False
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Subordinating Conjunction: A word that makes a clause dependent, such as because, although, or when.
Dependent Clause: A clause that could NOT stand on its own because it starts with a subordinating conjunction.
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Multiple Choice
Why can a dependent clause NOT stand on its own?
It starts with a noun
It does not contain a verb
It is missing a period
It starts with a subordinating conjunction
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Run-On: When two or more independent clauses are joined incorrectly, creating a grammatical error.
Comma Splice: A specific type of run-on where two independent clauses are joined with ONLY a comma.
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Multiple Choice
What is a comma splice?
When two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation
When two dependent clauses are joined with only a comma
When two independent clauses are joined with only a comma
When a comma is used in the middle of a long sentence
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Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.
Independent Clause 1: Koala bears are not actually bears.
Independent Clause 2: They are marsupials.
These clauses cannot be joined with just a comma.
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Koala bears are not actually bears. They are marsupials.
Fix #1: Change the comma to a period.
Koala bears are not actually bears. They are marsupials.
Fix #2: Change the comma to a semicolon.
Koala bears are not actually bears; they are marsupials.
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Koala bears are not actually bears. They are marsupials.
Fix #3: Add a coordinating conjunction after the comma.
Koala bears are not actually bears, but they are marsupials.
Coordinating Conjunctions: FANBOYS
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
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Multiple Choice
How do you fix a comma splice?
Remove the comma.
Remove the comma OR add a coordinating conjunction after the comma.
Change the comma to a period or semicolon OR add a coordinating conjunction after the comma.
Change the comma to a period or semicolon OR add a preposition after the comma.
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Multiple Choice
One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years.
Comma Splice
Correct
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Multiple Choice
John is always late for school, nobody seems to care.
Comma Splice
Correct
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Multiple Choice
Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
Comma Splice
Correct
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Multiple Choice
Jarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.
Jarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.
Jarod had an interview with a television company I might get a job as his assistant.
Jarod had an interview with a television company, so I might get a job as his assistant.
Jarod had an interview with a television company and might get a job as his assistant.
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Multiple Choice
The trail was steep and very rocky, nevertheless, every one of the hikers reached the top.
The trail was steep and very rocky nevertheless, every one of the hikers reached the top.
The trail was steep and very rocky. Nevertheless, every one of the hikers reached the top.
The trail was steep and very rocky, nevertheless every one of the hikers reached the top.
The trail was steep and very rocky but one of the hikers reached the top.
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Multiple Choice
The collar on this shirt is small, this shirt will not fit a person with a large neck.
The collar on this shirt is small this shirt will not fit a person with a large neck.
The collar on this shirt is small I don't think this shirt will fit a person with a large neck.
The collar on this shirt is small, will this shirt fit a person with a large neck?
The collar on this shirt is small; this shirt will not fit a person with a large neck.
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