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    Comma Splices

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    RICABORDA, JESNA KIMVERLY
    The first sentence is correct. When connecting two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction like "for example", a comma is used rather than a semicolon.

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    Comma Splices

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    The first sentence is correct. When connecting two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction like "for example", a comma is used rather than a semicolon.

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    The first sentence is correct. When connecting two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction like "for example", a comma is used rather than a semicolon.

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    Comma Splices

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    RICABORDA, JESNA KIMVERLY
    The first sentence is correct. When connecting two independent clauses with a FANBOYS conjunction like "for example", a comma is used rather than a semicolon.

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    AWPR 100

    Comma Splices/Run-
    ons and Fused
    sentences
    Without men women cannot live
    Objectives

    1 2 3
    The students should be able to The students should be able to The students should be able to
    explain the the concept of use the different curing steps appreciate proper punctuation.
    comma splice. about comma splice
    semicolons
    Comma
    and periods
    A comma signals a pause. Semicolons and periods
    signal a full stop. The idea is
    complete.

    For example: For example:

    Because I like grammar, I like I love grammar. I love this class.


    this class. I love grammar; I love this class.
    Comma Splices
    A type of run-on sentence
    For example:

    We all ike grammar we all love this class.


    A sentence error is caused by
    putting just a poor, weak comma
    between two complete sentences.
    For example:

    We all ike grammar, we all love this class.


    Clauses: Dependent vs. Independent
    A clause is a group of words that includes a subject and a verb.

    Dependent independent
    Does not express a complete Expresses a complete thought
    thought.

    For example: For example:

    The sun shines brightly. The sun shining brightly.


    How to correct a comma splice
    period Link the sentences with a semicolon; the second sentence
    doesn't start with a capital letter.
    For example:

    We all like grammar; we all love this class.


    You try!

    1. These punctuation rules aren't hard I know how to avoid run-ons.


    2. My teacher does not check all our paperworks, she is really causing
    problems.
    How to correct a comma splice
    semicolon End the first sentence with a semicolon and begin the second
    with a conjunctive adverb or transitional word.
    For example:

    We all like grammar; therefore, we all love this class.


    You try!

    1. I'm not going to give up, however, I do sometimes get


    discouraged.
    How to correct a comma splice
    comma Join the two sentences with a comma and one of the FANBOYS

    For example:

    We all like grammar, and we all love this class.


    How to correct a comma splice
    comma Join the two sentences with a comma and one of the
    FANBOYS
    For example:

    We all like grammar, and we all love this class.

    You try!

    1. I want a raise I want more vacation days.


    Rules on using commas, semicolons, and
    periods
    comma
    Rule: Use a comma between two long independent clauses when
    conjunctions such as and, or, but, for, nor connect them.

    Example: I have painted the entire house, but she is still working on
    sanding the floors.
    Rules on using commas, semicolons, and
    periods
    comma
    Rule: If the clauses are both short, you may omit the comma.

    Example: I painted and he sanded.


    Rules on using commas, semicolons, and
    periods
    comma
    Rule: If you have only one clause (one subject and verb pair), you won’t
    usually need a comma in front of the conjunction.

    Example: I have painted the house but still need to sand the floors.
    Rules on using commas, semicolons, and
    periods
    semicolon
    Rule: Use the semicolon if you have two independent clauses
    connected without a conjunction.

    Example: I have painted the house; I still need to sand the floors.
    Rules on using commas, semicolons, and
    periods
    semicolon
    Rule: Use the semicolon if you have two independent clauses
    connected with a conjunction.

    Example: I have painted the house; however, I still need to sand the
    floors.
    let's practice!
    Which is correct?
    I understand run-ons, however, I'm still having trouble with comma
    splices.

    I understand run-ons; however, I'm still having trouble with comma


    splices.
    Which is correct?
    I've been given a number of new duties, for example, I now have to do
    all the filing.

    I've been given a number of new duties; for example, I now have to do
    all the filing.
    Which is correct?
    I've been given lots of new duties, for example, filing and community
    outreach.

    I've been given a number of new duties; for example; for example,
    filing and community outreach.

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