Comma Splice

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What is a comma splice?

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The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

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Which type of sentence is made up of one independent clause?

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simple

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Can an independent clause stand all by itself?

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True

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Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.

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Compound Sentence

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Is the sentence "One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years." correct or a comma splice?

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Correct

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Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

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Comma splice

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Correct the sentence: My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.

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My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.

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Identify the type of sentence: Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

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Run-on

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Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: "The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox."

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Comma splice

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Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

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Correct