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A run-on sentence is one that lacks conjunctions and/or proper punctuation when joining two or more independent clauses. One type of run-on sentence is called a comma splice. Many people consider comma splices and run-on sentences to be the same thing, but I believe there is a difference. You can have a run-on sentence without a comma splice.
The furnace is broken, the repairman can't come until tomorrow. <-- run-on sentence containing a comma splice.
The furnace is broken the repairman can't come until tomorrow. <-- run-on sentence without a comma and conjunction. This can't be considered a comma splice because the sentence lacks a comma.
The furnace is broken and the repairman can't come until tomorrow. <-- run-on sentence. The proper conjunction is there, but the punctuation is missing.
The furnace is broken, and the repairman can't come until tomorrow. <-- grammatically correct sentence.
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What is the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?
A comma splice and a fused sentence are essentially the same thing: they are both incorrectly punctuating two independent clauses if not two sentences. An example of a comma splice would be: I need to do my homework, the assignment is due tomorrow. The reason this is a comma splice is because the comma is too "weak" to hold the two independent clauses together. You can correct the sentence in the following ways: I need to do my homework; the assignment is due tomorrow. I need to do my homework, and the assignment is due tomorrow. I need to do my homework. The assignment is do tomorrow. I need to do my homework because the assignment is due tomorrow. Fixing comma splices really depends on what it is that you are trying to say, but the constant factor is that there is a comma being used to separate two independent clauses, and a comma can never do that. The difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence is that while a comma splice uses a comma incorrectly to separate two independent clauses, fused sentences don't use any punctuation, and so the sentence literally becomes "fused". Take the previous example: I need to do my homework the assignment is due tomorrow. If you are still having trouble understanding comma splices and fused sentences, try looking up and studying the following terms: -Dependent Clause -Independent Clause -Coordinating Conjunction -Subordinating Conjunction -How to use a semi-colon -When to use a comma
Are comma splice and run-on sentences the same thing?
A comma splice is similar to a run-on sentence, but they are not the same. Both of them involve incorrectly joining independent clauses in a sentence. If you join these clauses with a comma rather than a semicolon, it is called a comma splice. If you join the independent clauses with no punctuation between them at all, it is called a run-on sentence. Comma splice example: There is a good chance it will rain this afternoon, therefore, you should bring an umbrella. Run-on sentence example: I ate only half of my lunch at the restaurant I took the rest home. Correct forms: There is a good chance it will rain this afternoon; therefore, you should bring an umbrella. I ate only half of my lunch at the restaurant, so I took the rest home.
In a friendly letter what mark comes after the greeting?
the appropriate thing is a comma
Can a comma go aftet please?
"Please don't do that" and "Please, don't do that" are pronounced differently, and so do not mean exactly the same thing. As usual, the comma indicates a pause in speech.
Do you use a comma after the word again at the beginning of a sentence?
Usually. Starting a sentence like that is a rhetorical thing.
There was only one thing she wanted in life fame. Which punctuation?
The sentence is missing a comma. It should be: "There was only one thing she wanted in life, fame."
What is an example of a sentence containing paragraph in it?
There is no such thing as a sentence with a paragraph in it, because a paragraph is made of sentences(generally 3-6 sentences).
How do you use the in the sentences?
I am really confused by this question! You already used the word "the" in your question, so you obviously know what it means. "The" means "one particular thing" or "this thing." You might say "The sentences were assigned for homework."
What is the thing called that has a dot and a comma under it?
The symbol with a dot and a comma underneath it is called a "cedilla." It is commonly used in various languages such as French, Turkish, and Portuguese to modify the pronunciation of certain letters.
What one thing could you do to make your sentences clearer?
Use descriptive words, and try to keep the sentences short. Do not be afraid to re-write.
What does a comma do in a sentence?
What a comma does is replacing the word "and" for example: Me , my mom , my dad , and my sister went to the park. if u look at the sentence the comma is replacing all the and's if i didn't put comma's it would be like this: Me and my mom and my dad and my sister went to the park. and also you can only put and's after let's say u had a lot of comma's and ur at the last person instead of making it me, my mom, my dad, sister went to the park ... at the last person or thing that your making into a list put an "and"
I enjoy working with you as well is there a comma before as well?
If you were saying this, would you pause before you said 'as well'? If so, put a comma. If not, don't. If this is the whole sentence, a comma is probably unnecessary, as there is not really any possibility of misunderstanding. But if it is part of a longer sentence, read through the whole thing and consider where the pauses would naturally fall.
