comma splices assessment

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error: "I went to the store, I bought milk."

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This is a comma splice because it connects two independent clauses with just a comma.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a correct sentence: "I love reading, and I enjoy writing."

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This sentence is correct because it uses a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses.

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What punctuation can replace a comma in a comma splice?

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A semicolon can replace a comma in a comma splice if the two independent clauses are closely related.

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Identify the error: "She loves to dance, she practices every day."

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This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with a comma.

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the clauses with a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.