Fixing Comma Splices: Key Techniques

This video tutorial explains what comma splices are and why they are considered errors in writing. It provides four methods to fix comma splices: using periods, FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions), hotshot mama cats (conjunctive adverbs), and WASBIT (subordinating conjunctions). Each method is explained with examples to help writers avoid and correct comma splices, enhancing sentence structure and clarity.

Why are comma splices considered errors in writing?

• They improperly join two complete sentences.

• They create sentence fragments.

• They use too many commas.

• They make sentences too long.

What is a comma splice?

• Two sentences joined with a semicolon.

• Two sentences joined with a comma.

• A sentence with too many commas.

• A sentence without a subject.

Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a comma splice?

• Using a semicolon.

• Using a comma alone.

• Using a period.

• Using a comma and a FANBOY.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yes, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, Since

Which FANBOY would best fit in the sentence: 'Megan has comma splices in her paper, ___ Andre has run-ons in his.'

• but

• so

• nor

• or

What is a 'Hot Shot Mama Cat'?

• A type of punctuation mark.

• An acronym for coordinating conjunctions.

• A type of sentence structure.

• An acronym for conjunctive adverbs.

Which of the following is NOT a conjunctive adverb?

• And

• Therefore

• However

• Moreover

What punctuation is often used before a conjunctive adverb?

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Dash

What does the acronym WASBIT stand for?

• When, While, Whereas, Although, Since, Because, If, Though

• When, While, Whereas, Although, Since, Before, If, Though

• When, While, Whereas, Although, Since, Because, If, Then

• When, While, Whereas, Although, Since, Before, If, Then

Which subordinating conjunction would best fit in the sentence: '___ Megan has comma splices in her paper, Andre has run-ons in his.'

• If

• Because

• While

• Although