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. 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.. Name Date Comma – E xercise 1 This handout accompanies Exercise 1 of Grammar Bytes! Get the answers by doing the interactive version of the exercise at this address : http://c hompchomp.com Comma Splices & Fused Sentences. Comma Splices and Fused Sentences. Comma . Splice:. Only a comma between two main sentences. .. . Fused . Sentence: (. Also known as a run-on sentence) No punctuation between independent clauses.. Fixing a Common Error. What is a Comma Splice? . A comma splice refers to the . linking of two independent clauses with a comma.. Remember, an independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence: it has a . Run-on Sentences. Run-on . sentences. . occur . when there is no punctuation . and/or . no coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses. .. Example: The . snow needs to be shovelled get going on it right away.. 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. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. CHAPTER 4 . Page 71. Tells a story: for a reason. You may write an ENTIRE . N. arrative essay OR. Skillfully include narration within another type of essay for effect. For your upcoming assignment: You will write a NARRATIVE Essay &:. 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). Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. A note on Sentence structure. Comma Splices, Run-ons, and Fragments are errors in sentence structure, either in failing to create an independent clause or in failing to correctly join two independent clauses together.. Ons. An Overview. Fragments. . Fragments are incomplete sentences. They are missing a verb or a subject or both.. First, the lack of exercise.  . Furthermore, the huge development of the country, easy life and transportation.    .