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How can you spot a comma splice?
If it is possible to replace a comma in a given sentence with a period, and wind up with two sentences that are each complete and that make sense as sentences, then the comma that you replaced was being used to splice together two sentences. This is generally a bad idea.
What is the grammatical rule for comma in a series before and?
grammatical commas are something that is used with phrases
Can coordinating conjunctions preceded by commas can be used to correct a comma splice?
Yes, coordinating conjunctions preceded by commas can be used to correct a comma splice. This involves adding a comma before the coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and," "but," "or") to join two independent clauses properly and create a grammatically correct compound sentence.
What is when a comma is wrongly used to separate independent clauses that can work as complete sentences?
It's comma splice. A semi-colon or full stop should be used instead.
Is when a comma is wrongly used to separate independent clauses that can work as complete sentences?
When only a comma is used to separate independent clauses, it's called a comma splice. If you remove the comma from a comma splice, it is called a run-on sentence.My dog's eyes are brown, her fur is black.
What grammar techniques is used to correct a comma splice error?
A comma splice occurs when two sentences are strung together, as in: I went to the store, I bought an apple. Comma splices are corrected by adding punctuation at the end of the first sentence: I went to the store. I bought an apple. You could also use a semi-colon to correct a comma splice, depending on what the sentence is: I went to the store up the street; I wanted an apple, but they didn't have any.
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
Two sentences written as one sentence and usually separated by a comma?
In formal writing a comma is not to be used two join two independent clauses. If comma is used between two sentences consisting of independent clauses it is known as comma splice. Two sentences formed by independent clauses should always be joined by a co-ordinate conjunction or a short punctuation mark such as semicolon if the sentences are closely related.
What are your greatest grammar challenges?
One of the greatest grammar challenges is the uses or more likely the over use of the comma. The comma is used to separate independent clauses when the are joined by coordinating conjunctions. There are seven on these conjunctions or, yet, so, and , but, nor, for. The comma splice when the independent clause or separated by just a comma forming a run on is the most common misuse.
Is there a comma after why?
Yes, a comma is needed after "why" if it is used to introduce a subordinate clause. For example: "I don't understand why he left, it doesn't make sense to me."
What is fused sentence or comma splices?
a comma splice is basically a sentence where punctuation marks are not placed correctly and are just placed everywhere. Incorrect. A comma splice is an incorrectly used comma to try to join two distinct ideas within one sentence. Changing the comma to a semicolon corrects the sentence. a fused sentence is a sentence that has no punctuation markings anywhere amd just drag out. Usually labelled as a Run-on Sentence, meaning many ideas not correctly separated within one sentence. Better to separate the ideas into several sentences.
What is a punctuation that marks a pause?
A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a brief pause in a sentence. It is commonly used to separate items in a list or to set off introductory phrases.
