Splicing is when you join two sentences together without using a conjunction, semicolon or even a full stop and capital letter. Exercise in the blanks provided, indicate whether the following sentences are correct c or contain a comma splice cs or a runon r0. Understanding sentence structure helps in identifying and correcting runon sentences and sentence fragments. Each sentence below contains three underlined parts, one of which is a comma splice or fused sentence. Runon sentences and comma splices tip sheets butte.
The first occurs when a writer puts no mark of punctuation and no coordinating conjunction between independent clauses. Well even diagram some sentences to make it easier. While joining two independent clauses with a comma may seem like a minor slip, comma splices stand out as serious errors to many readers. Alright, lets step over here and see if you can find the comma splices in this sentence. Often, the comma conveys a finesse which the semicolon would destroy. This grammar worksheet is a good reminder of the parts of a sentence. This resource contains some interesting texts with punctuation errors, involving comma splices the use of a comma where a full stop is more appropriate.
Because of the amount of rain in the southern region of brazil, residents have been advised to prepare for flooding. A comma splice is created when two complete sentences are joined incorrectly with only a comma. She was beautiful, she was gorgeous, she was ravishing. We tried to call you, but you didnt pick up the phone. Lets use the above example to show how to fix comma splices. A fragment is missing either a subject or a verb, making it just a fragment of a sentence rather than a. Splicing is about uniting getting the independent clauses closer together and you only want to unite compatible couples. Voiceover so that is how you identify and fix runons and comma splices. This quiz and worksheet include practice questions that test your. Comma splices and runon sentences are caused by punctuation errors and are corrected in similar ways. Comma splices worksheet for 7th 12th grade lesson planet. Worksheets 2 and 3 provide 16 exercises each, with ample space for students to write out the answers in complete sentences. Klinck, unravelling the comma splice like fragments, comma splices are only a nono when done poorly. Once you find a runon or comma splice and notice where the two independent clauses collide or are spliced, you can then decide how best to separate the clauses.
John was anxious about his date, he decided to cancel it. More on compound sentences a comma splice occurs when a comma. Comma splices a comma splice occurs when two independent clauses thoughts capable of standing by themselves are connected only by a comma, as in the following example. A comma splice is the use of a comma without a conjunction to join two independent clauses, and is one of the most common grammatical mistakes. Every sentence needs a subject and a verb, and if one of these elements is missing, the meaning is unclear.
Worksheet 1 provides an explanation of comma splices, along with directions on correcting them. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses. A comma splice occurs when the two independent clauses are combined with. Although our ideas may be insightful, even brilliant, flaws in grammar may make those ideas difficult to understand. The good news is that its easy to fix a comma splice once youre aware of the problem. Do some of your writers need an extra lesson on correcting runons and comma splices. Which of the following is a way a comma splice can be corrected. When two independent clauses appear in one sentence, they can be joined in one of many ways. Voiceover right, the commas being used but we need some bigger punctuation in place of the comma, something like a semicolon, in order to make a distinction between those two independent clauses. Julie is a real hypochondriac when her stomach hurts, she is certain that she has a. A comma splice or comma fault is the use of a comma to join tw a clause that can form a complete sentence standing alone, hav the part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating.
First, practice identifying runons and comma splices. A comma splice occurs when the two independent clauses are combined with only a comma. Recap the uses of commas with your key stage 2 english pupils and introduce or revise the concept of comma splicing. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction and, so, but, for, yet, or, noruse the acronym. Turn each independent clause into a separate sentence. Today, national grammar day meets words matter week. A word group that can stand alone as a sentence is known as an independent clause. When you have completed the exercise, click on the check my work button to view the anwers. First, read the last excerpt about how to create a positive attitude and stop procrastinating from the lane community college website. Think about all the bad results that will happen if you dont work.
I love watching movies i am a regular customer at blockbuster. Comma splices, runons, and fused sentences are all names that refer to compound sentences that arent punctuated properly. The second is called a comma splice, which occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined by just a comma and no coordinating conjunction. Splicing is when you join two sentences together without using a conjunction. Join the independent clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. Developing grammar, sentence structure, and mechanics skills will allow us to communicate ideas clearly.
This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. Check your answers with the interactive version of the exercise. By barbara thaden read finding and fixing comma splices and runons by marian anders on the writing center website before completing this exercise. We writing and grammar geeks can hardly contain ourselves as two fabulously nerdy events collide. Revise each comma splice or fused sentence into a correct compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction and appropriate punctuation. Some people get confused and think that the word splice means to separate, as in. The clause following them they were such huge fans of those shows is an independent clause. And its not that the martians think jumpsuits are high fashion. Directed learning activity runon and comma splice objective. In fiction, for instance, you might use a comma splice to convey a characters racing thoughts or observations. A comma splice is the use of a comma without a conjunction to join two independent clauses. Comma splices can also create a sense of grandeur in rhetoric, but only if theyre used sparingly. Correcting runons and comma splices runon sentences and comma splices confuse readers by eliminating natural pauses and necessary words. To celebrate this momentous occasion, id like to bring you a fun little way to teach your students to find and fix comma splices.
Comma splices a comma splice results when two independent clauses complete sentences are incorrectly joined or spliced with a comma. Comma splices and fused sentences are independent clauses that have not been joined correctly. Comma splices tend to confuse the reader, and often make the text misleading. This is a free lesson plan thats been used several times with seventh graders. This worksheet asks you to locate comma splices and runons, circle the two words between. Comma splices and runons powerpoint and worksheets.
Some people get confused and think that the word splice means to separate. Tes global ltd is registered in england company no 02017289 with its registered office. Youll have their attention from bell to bell when you enter the classroom and inform your students that they suffer from the most. The titanic continues to draw big crowds, i really want to see it. Looking for a creative way to discuss comma splices and fused sentences. Write cs for all sentences that contain a comma splice. This worksheet clearly defines the terms, provides models of runon sentences, comma splice errors, and how to correct them. Punctuation worksheets grammar sentences run on sentences types of sentences have fun teaching help teaching teaching tools teaching resources 8th grade ela. Please read the following sentences, and use one of the methods explained above to correct the comma splices. These worksheets provide practice fixing comma splices. Because the two clauses are complete sentences, you can treat them that way and use a period where you had a comma. Its hot outside, make sure you drink plenty of water. And here, weve got the verb that connects to those coriander seeds and we said, one of our tricks was.
Freelyreproduciblefornon profiteducationalpurposes grammar. You may want to refer to the fix runons and comma splices handout to help you spot the correct sentences in the online exercises. In the following exercise you will be presented with a series of sentences containing a comma. You can make two complete sentences by inserting a period. Correcting comma splices punctuation worksheets, run on. To splice means to join, so a comma splice could easily have been called a comma join, but that would have been too simple. David dragged his heels to the shop he was in a foul mood. Rhetoric and compositioncomma splice wikibooks, open. Therefore, they should be corrected in any type of writing, be it formal, informal, essays, etc. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses or complete sentences are joined by a comma.
Determine whether the items below are comma splices or fused sentences. A runon sentence, also known as a fused sentence, occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined with incorrect punctuation or wording. Comma splice is the term commonly used to describe two independent clauses basically, clauses that express a complete thought and could stand on their own as full sentences joined by a comma rather than other accepted punctuation approaches, such as a comma with a coordinating conjunction, a period, or a semicolon. The information on this page was adapted from a writers reference by diana hacker and sf writer by john ruszkiewicz, maxine hairston, and daniel e. By turning your runons and comma splices into compound sentences, you will greatly improve the readability of. The martians want to look their best, they wear their green jumpsuits. Runon sentences, comma splices, fragments when 2 or more simple sentences are joined together in the wrong way, the result is either a runon sentence subject verb subject verb or a comma splice subject verb, subject verb.
You have to indicate whether you think that the sentence is an example of the comma splice. Year 5 and year 6 english resources comma splices and runons is a 12 slide powerpoint resource designed to help pupils avoid making errors when using commas to separate clauses in a sentence. A runon is a sentence made of two or more independent clauses that are run together with no punctuation separating them. The ogre caught the unicorn, the terrible ogre then took the terrified beast to the pinnacles of pain mountains. Fragments, runons, and comma splices identifying fragments, runons and comma splices. A runon or fused sentence is two independent clauses run or fused together with no punctuation.
Correct use of commas and comma splicing resource pack. It therefore needs to be joined to the first part of the sentence, the compound independent clause i dont remember many saturday morning cartoons, but may and john can name pretty much all of them using a semicolon, a comma followed by a conjunction, or a period, not just a comma. I love watching movies, i am a regular customer at blockbuster. This comma splices worksheet is suitable for 7th 12th grade. Fragments, runons, and comma splices sentence fragments a fragment is an incomplete statement.
Your child will see a few ways commas are overused, and then shell get to. It includes eight sentences for students to work with. Comma splices are serious writing problems, and you need to make sure they dont show up in your work. Remember, each clause must have a subject and a verb. Find out with this grammar worksheet, all about commas and conjunctions.
John was anxious about his date until he decided to cancel it. David dragged his heels to the shop, he was in a foul mood. Each sentence below is wrong, it has a comma splice. To start, this worksheet defines comma splice and focuses on the four ways to correct them. Comma splices and runons teaches students how and when to use a comma in a complex or compound sentence. Avoid runons and comma splices because they are grammatically incorrect, change the meaning of sentences, and can be easily misread by the reader and cause confusion. I love going to the park on the weekends, it is really relaxing. Comma splices punctuation writing resources writing. Comma splice answer keyteaching tips, this answer keytip sheet contains the answer key and teaching tips for both the primary comma splice worksheet and the supplemental exercise sheet.
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