Grammar GRAB AND GO

COMMA SPLICE A comma splice occurs when two main clauses (sentences) are joined together by a inappropriately placed comma. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

EXAMPLES English is my best subject, I always do well on my tests. Soccer is his favorite sport, he is the best player on the team.

How do I correct a CS? Place a period between the two main clauses or sentences. Add a comma after the conjunction to form a compound sentence. Use a semicolon between the two sentences. Ex. 1 English is my best subject. I always do well on my tests. English is my best subject, so I always do well on my tests. English is my best subject; I always do well on my tests. Ex. 2 Soccer is his favorite sport. He is the best player on the team. Soccer is his favorite sport, and he is the best player on the team. Soccer is his favorite sport; he is the best player on the team.

Now you try! Look at the following sentences which contain commas splices. Using one of the three grammar fixes, correct them. Thomas made the baseball team, I congratulated him the next day. The movie was boring, I fell asleep before it ended. My dog is very playful, she hides my shoes often. The weather forecast calls for rain, our camping trip will be postponed.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FUSED SENTENCE A fused sentence is when two main clauses are fused (joined) together with absolutely NO punctuation. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

EXAMPLES Sharon Draper is one of my favorite authors she has written several books for people to enjoy. Sometimes we take vacations other times we stay at home. Exercise is great way to stay fit people should exercise at least one hour daily. Steph Curry is my favorite basketball player I think he has an amazing jump shot. Florida is a wonderful vacation spot there are so many things to do when you visit.

How do I correct a FS? Fused sentences can be corrected in the same fashion as a sentence with a comma splice. Additionally, you can also use conjunctive adverbs such as: however, then, therefore, consequently, furthermore, hence, thus, undoubtedly and others. Sharon Draper is one of my favorite authors. She has written several books for people to enjoy. Sharon Draper is one of my favorite authors, and she has written several books for people to enjoy. Sharon Draper is one of my favorite authors; furthermore, she has written several books for people to enjoy. Sharon Draper is one of my favorite authors; she has written several book for people to enjoy. Florida is a wonderful vacation spot. There are so many things to do when you visit. Florida is a wonderful vacation spot, for there are so many things to do when you visit. Florida is a wonderful vacation spot; there are so many things to do when you visit. Florida is a wonderful vacation spot; thus, there are many things to do when you visit.

I walked around the track my friend decided to jog. Now you try! I walked around the track my friend decided to jog.

VARY YOUR SENTENCE TYPES

TYPES OF SENTENCES Simple sentence. Cheesecake is my favorite dessert. Compound Cheesecake is my favorite dessert, but sweet potato pie is a close second. Complex Although I enjoy cheesecake and sweet potato pie, I am not the best baker.

Things to note Compound sentences are typically formed using coordinating conjunctions such as: for, and, nor, but, or, yet and so (FANBOYS) Complex sentences use subordinating conjunctions. These include: although, because, until, while, since, after and many others. If the dependent clause with the subordinating conjunction comes at the beginning of a sentence, you need a comma; consequently, if the dependent clause is at the end, it does not require a comma. Although she was very talented, she did not win the singing competition. She did not win the singing competition although she was very talented.

EXAMPLES The ballet dancer practiced for her upcoming performance daily. The ballet dancer practiced for her upcoming performance daily, and she modified her diet temporarily. Although she modified her diet temporarily, she continued to eat a well-portioned meal.