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Two complete sentences incorrectly joined by a comma make a?
a comma splice. This occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly connected by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. This mistake can be corrected by using a semicolon, period, or conjunction to properly separate the clauses.
How would you see if a sentence had a comma splice?
If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
Where does comma go when joining two complete sentences before or after the conjuction?
When you join two sentences with a comma and a conjunction, the comma follows the last word in the 1st sentence and is followed by the conjuntion. For example "I am short, and you are tall." Just make sure that the second sentence has a subject with its verb, or it won't need the comma. Ex. "I'm fat and going to lose weight" (no comma because there's only one suject) vs. "I'm fat, and I'm going to lose weight" (yes comma because there's a second subject even if it's restated.)
Compound sentences are joined by a?
Compound sentences are joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as and, but, or, so), a semicolon, or a conjunctive adverb (such as however, therefore).
What are the four ways to correct a fused sentence or comma splice?
Add a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or) before the comma Replace the comma with a semicolon Create two separate sentences by adding a period Use a subordinating conjunction to make one clause dependent on the other
Two complete sentences incorrectly joined by a comma make a?
a comma splice. This occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly connected by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. This mistake can be corrected by using a semicolon, period, or conjunction to properly separate the clauses.
How would you see if a sentence had a comma splice?
If a sentence consists of two independent clauses with a comma between them, it is a comma splice. That is, the part before the comma can stand on its own as a sentence, and the part after the comma can also stand on its own as a sentence, then it is a comma splice. If there is no punctuation there instead of a comma, it is known as a run-on sentence.
What makes a sentence a compound?
A compound sentence is made up of two sentences that are connected with a conjunction. For example, a compound sentence would be:The scared cat was being chased by a dog, and then the dog got distracted by a group of squirrels.the "AND" would be the conjunction in this sentence. Every compound sentence must have a comma before the conjunction and compound sentences must be 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES that are joined together
What is the difference between a sentence and a run on?
A comma splice is when a two complete sentences are separated by a comma, without a conjunction. This makes it gramatically incorrect. A run-on sentence continues on and on with no clear predicate.
Where does comma go when joining two complete sentences before or after the conjuction?
When you join two sentences with a comma and a conjunction, the comma follows the last word in the 1st sentence and is followed by the conjuntion. For example "I am short, and you are tall." Just make sure that the second sentence has a subject with its verb, or it won't need the comma. Ex. "I'm fat and going to lose weight" (no comma because there's only one suject) vs. "I'm fat, and I'm going to lose weight" (yes comma because there's a second subject even if it's restated.)
Compound sentences are joined by a?
Compound sentences are joined by a coordinating conjunction (such as and, but, or, so), a semicolon, or a conjunctive adverb (such as however, therefore).
What are compound sentences?
contains two or more simple sentences joined by a comma and a coordinating conjunction or by a semicolon> and, but, nor, or for.
What item needs to be added to a sentence that is a comma splice?
A conjunction needs to be added to a sentence in order to prevent a comma splice. A conjunction is a "connector word;" they are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. Two independent clauses (sentences) cannot be hooked together by a comma; they can only be connected with a semicolon or made into to individual sentences. However, you can connect them with the appropriate conjunction.For example: I would love to go to the movies, but I have a lot of homework to finish this weekend.
When two complete sentences are joined by a comma?
It's called a run-on comma splice.
What are the four ways to correct a fused sentence or comma splice?
Add a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or) before the comma Replace the comma with a semicolon Create two separate sentences by adding a period Use a subordinating conjunction to make one clause dependent on the other
Can you list the three kinds of run-on sentences?
1. No punctuation between 2 clauses. 2. Comma splice 3. No comma before a coordinating conjunction
Do compound sentences have to include a comma?
Yes, it most deffinetly does. When you combine two sentences you should always use a comma, unless the sentence already has many commas in it. In which case you get ride of the conjunction and use a semicolon(;).
