Identifying and Fixing Comma Splices

What is the main focus of the video series 'Writing Felonies'?

• Exploring different writing styles

• Identifying and fixing grammatical errors

• Learning new vocabulary

• Understanding literary devices

What is a comma splice?

• A sentence without any commas

• A sentence with a misplaced comma

• Two independent clauses separated by a comma

• A sentence with too many commas

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Although it was raining

• When I see you

• I see you ride a motorcycle without a helmet

• Because I was late

What is the simplest way to fix a comma splice?

• Add a coordinating conjunction

• Make it two sentences

• Rewrite the sentence

• Add a semicolon

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to fix the sentence: 'I see you ride a motorcycle without a helmet, you'll make a great organ donor'?

• Since

• Although

• So

• Because

What is the mnemonic for remembering coordinating conjunctions?

• BOYS

• CONJ

• FANS

• FANBOYS

When should you use a semicolon to fix a comma splice?

• When the clauses are closely related

• When the sentence is too long

• When you want to add emphasis

• When the clauses are unrelated

What is a subordinating clause?

• A clause that depends on another clause

• A clause that ends with a period

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence

• A clause that starts with a coordinating conjunction

Which word can be used to turn an independent clause into a subordinating clause?

• Or

• When

• But

• And

What is the final method mentioned to fix a comma splice?

• Adding a semicolon

• Using a coordinating conjunction

• Rewriting the sentence

• Making two sentences