PPT-Comma Splices Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University Writing Center

Comma Splices Alabama Agriculture and Mechanical University Writing Center The Write Place What IS A COMMA SPLICE Comma splices occur when there is a comma placed in between two independent clauses. by Nhut, Kelly, Josh, Eddie, Brian, and Kimeya. Independent Clauses. Independent clause: A group of words that have a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone. . EX. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his Chemistry test.. 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?”. Grammar Connors Writing Center Hamilton Smith Hall . UNH . writing@unh..edu 603-862-3272A comma splice consists of two complete sentences joined or 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.. 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. 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). North Alabama P. roposal. Slayage Conference. on the . Whedonverses. 2018. Most of the information found below is also in the UNA proposal that follows, but it is also offered here in checklist form.. 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.. © 2016 by Bedford/St. Martin’s. What is a run-on?. A . run-on. is two complete sentences (also called . independent clauses. ) joined . with no stop punctuation between them. . . Bernard . loved his part-time job at the local newspaper there was one problem. .