PPT-Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

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. 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.. 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.. RUN-ON SENTENCES. A . run-on sentence . consists of two or more independent clauses with no punctuation or connector between them. Run-on sentences must be corrected. . EXAMPLES . Run-on: . We headed off to the game during the rain the rain stopped before we got there. . 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:. 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.. 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:. 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.    .