Fused Sentences & Comma Splices

There are two types of Run-On Sentences: A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two improperly joined sentences (independent clauses). There are two types of Run-On Sentences: Fused Sentences Comma Splices

Fused Sentences A fused sentence occurs when two sentences are joined without any punctuation. Incorrect: Some students think they can study for an important exam by “cramming” all night they are probably wrong.

Comma Splices A comma splice occurs when two sentences are joined with only a comma. Incorrect: The teacher told the students to complete the section on comma splices, she also told them to compose a five-page essay.

Five Ways to Correct Run-on Sentences. Add a period Use a semicolon Use a comma and a FANBOYS Add a subordinating conjunction Rewrite the sentence

Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band. It was a hard rock band. Add a period Incorrect: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band it was a hard rock band. Correct: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band. It was a hard rock band.

Use a semicolon Correct: Incorrect: Some students think they can study for an important exam by “cramming” all night they are probably wrong. Correct: Some students think they can study for an important exam by “cramming” all night; they are probably wrong.

Use a comma and a FANBOYS FANBOYS are also known as coordinating conjunctions; FANBOYS stand for For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So, Incorrect: I went to the library to do some research then I went to my dorm room to write the paper. Correct: I went to the library to do some research, and then I went to my dorm room to write the paper.

Add a subordinating conjunction Some common subordinating conjunctions: after, although, before, unless, as, because, even though, if, since, until, when, while. Incorrect: Georgia likes yoga Paulina does not. Correct: Although Georgia likes yoga, Paulina does not.

Ninjas are known for their stealth and their ability to be shadowlike. Rewrite the sentence Incorrect: Ninjas are known for their stealth they are also known for their ability to be shadowlike. Correct: Ninjas are known for their stealth and their ability to be shadowlike.

Are the following comma splices or fused sentences Are the following comma splices or fused sentences? How would we fix them? Plastic surgery costs are decreasing, the amount of people having it are increasing. My cat, Bella, loves to eat salmon Baby, on the other hand, does not. Bruce Campbell is one of my favorite actors his best film is Evil Dead. The air quality today is poor, we should all stay inside. Comic-Con is one of the best events ever unfortunately, it’s also one of the most crowded.