AWPR 100

Comma Splices/Run-
ons and Fused
sentences
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 Objectives

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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.