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Comma Splices
Is it a crime to commit comma splices?
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence.
– a writer joins together two independent clauses, using only a comma as punctuation between them.
Clauses: Dependent vs. Independent
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Independent Clause
a sentence that can stand alone.
Example: The sun shines brightly.
INDEPENDENT
CLAUSE= SUBJECT + VERB
Dependent Clause
A dependent clause is a phrase that cannot stand alone.– dependent upon another clause to form a
complete sentence.– has a subject and a verb.
Example: The sun shining brightly. – The verb form …a participial phrase…
makes this dependent.
Why do we even need commas?
Commas are a signal to the reader…– sort of a road map…
– tells the reader when to pause…– not a full stop, like a period.
Coordinating Conjunctions
Coordinating conjunctions
“FANBOYS” – A remedy for comma
splices.
Curing Comma Splices
Replace the comma with a semicolonUse a FAN BOYS after the commaReplace the comma with a period.
Semicolons
Use a semicolon to link together independent clauses.– provides a stronger separation than a comma
– not a full stop like a period.
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
SEMICOLON
;INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Semicolons and more
Semicolons may be used alone or with a conjunctive adverb or transitional phrase.
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
SEMICOLON + CONJUNCTIVE
ADVERB + COMMA
INDEPENDENT CLAUSE
Revise with a semicolon
Using commas is fun, using semicolons can be fun, too. = COMMA SPLICE
REVISION
Using commas is fun; using semicolons can be fun, too.
OR
Using commas is fun; however, using semicolons can be fun, too.
; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Revise with “FANBOYS”
I don’t want to completely separate these independent clauses, I can use one of the FANBOYS. = COMMA SPLICE
REVISIONI don’t want to completely separate these independent clauses, so I can use one of the FANBOYS.
Revise with a period
I want this statement to stand out, I will use a period to separate these independent clauses.
= COMMA SPLICE
REVISION
I want this statement to stand out. I will use a period to separate these independent clauses.
. . . . . . . . . .
Your Turn
No, it is not a crime to commit a comma splice, it is an intellectual infraction.
= COMMA SPLICE Revise the above comma splice by using
one of the three options:1) semicolon2) coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)3) period
Don’t get caught with comma splices
Remember your options:
Join with a semicolon;Connect with a conjunction, orSeparate with a period.
Yes!-4 points!
Are committing comma splices a crime?