PPT-Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

Andrea Lunsford The Everyday Writer Definition A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses A fused or runon sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses They can be repaired in several ways including. Comma Splices. . &. Comma Splice:. 2 sentences joined with a comma . Comma Splice. Sentence. sentence. .. I was late for work. Spliced sentences. ,. . my boss was. angry.. ,. . comma splice . UWC Writing Workshop. Fall 2013. http://. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWyrN22Zmuo. (courtesy of the Electric Company). Let’s see what’s out there…. What do you know about sentence structure? . What do you think of when you hear “sentence structure?”. and Run-on Sentences. From the. UWF Writing Lab’s 101 . Grammar Mini-Lessons Series. Mini-Lesson #33. A comma splice occurs when only a comma separates the two complete sentences (independent clauses). A comma splice is not a comma error. A run-on occurs when two complete sentences are fused together without the proper punctuation.. When we have a . subject. , a . verb . and a . complete thought. , we have a sentence.. (This is also known as an independent clause – independent because it can stand alone). Independent clauses. We can add muscle to our writing and build more complex sentences by joining two . 232 Najd. Starting a Sentence with ‘Because’. You can start a sentence with because, as long as you make sure to fully complete the sentence. One clause beginning with the word . because. does not constitute a sentence. . UWC Writing Workshop. Spring 2014. Let’s see what’s out there…. Basics of Sentence Structure. Comma Splices. Sentence Fragments. Verbs . Use Interesting Verbs. Use Verbs You Know. Don’t Use Passive Voice. Angela Gulick. CAS Writing Specialist. June . 2015. What Is a Sentence?. A complete sentence is made up of two or more parts: . A subject . (who or what the sentence is about). A verb . (what the action is that is taking place). Correcting . Common Sentence Errors. Do you want papers . with . fewer r. ed marks? . This workshop will:. Help you identify common sentence errors. Give you easy ways to make corrections. Enable you to develop your own personal editing checklist. Philipp Allgeuer and Sven . Behnke. Institute for Computer Science VI. Autonomous Intelligent Systems. University of Bonn. Motivation. Why develop a new representation?. Desired for the analysis and control of. Thanks to a great book:. The LEAST You Should Know about English. Comma Rule #1. The Serial…Comma, not Killer…. . Place a comma between items in a series as in the example below.. I have my laptop, my pens, my pencils, and my MP3 Player in my backpack. . Bell-Ringers: Sentence Fix Ups. Read the sentence---write a correction in your notebook. Be prepared to explain your revision decisions.. Warm Up Sentence #1. swimming desperate to reach the shore a light was seen in the distance. 1 and 2. Warm Up Sentence. swimming desperate to reach the shore a light was seen in the distance. . Corrected: . Swimming . desperate. ly. to reach the shore, . Bob. . saw . a light in the distance. , . A comma is a punctuation mark that indicates a pause is needed in a sentence.. Commas help to clarify meaning for the reader.. . Overview: When to use a comma. Set off interrupting or parenthetical expressions (clauses and phrases).. ).. Road construction can be inconvenient, but it is necessary.. The new house has a large fenced backyard, so I am sure our dog will enjoy it.. Comma. To get a good grade, you must complete all your assignments..