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What is a Comma Splice?
Correct. “Annette” is the subject and “worked” is the verb in this sentence.
Correct. “Everyone” is the subject and “knew” is the verb in this sentence.
Here’s a comma splice:
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Annette worked in the local bank for thirty years, everyone in town knew her.
This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them.
Click on the subject of the second sentence.
Click on the subject of the first sentence.
Correct. “Sally” is the subject and “had” is the verb in this sentence.
Correct. “One” is the subject and “was” is the verb in this sentence.
Here’s another example of a comma splice:
Sally had many plans after college, one of them was to open and manage a pet store.
This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them.
Click on the subject of the second sentence.
Click on the subject of the first sentence.
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Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them
using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N B O Y S
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for
and
nor
but or
yet so
Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below ,
and
The right whale is an endangered species
The right whale is an endangered species only 400 remain in the Atlantic Ocean. ,
only 400 remain in the Atlantic Ocean.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
Correct. Using “and” with a comma connects these two sentences to give more information.
for
Many animals live outside of human contact
Many animals live outside of human contact they need nothing from us to survive. , ,
they need nothing from us to survive.
Correct. Using “for” with a comma connects these two sentences to give a reason.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. or
Mike needs to exercise three times a week
Mike needs to exercise three times a week he will not maintain his ideal weight. , ,
he will not maintain his ideal weight.
Correct. Using “or” with a comma connects these two sentences to show options.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
yet
Theo thought hard for five minutes he could not come up with the right answer.
Theo thought hard for five minutes , ,
he could not come up with the right answer.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
Correct. Using “yet” with a comma connects these two sentences to show an unexpected contrast.
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Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them
using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N B O Y S
for
and
nor
but or
yet so
Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below , so
Natalie plans to stay only one night
Natalie plans to stay only one night she will not need to bring an extra outfit. ,
she will not need to bring an extra outfit.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
Correct. Using “so” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a result.
but
Watching an action movie at home is fun
Watching an action movie at home is fun watching one at the theater is thrilling. , ,
watching one at the theater is thrilling.
Correct. Using “but” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a contrast.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
Note the reversal of “he” and “does”!
nor
Henry does not like his work schedule at Lowe’s he does not make enough money.
Henry does not like his work schedule at Lowe’s , ,
does he make enough money.
Correct. Using “nor” with a comma connects these two sentences to add a “not” statement.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
A nightingale has a beautiful singing voice
A nightingale has a beautiful singing voice my father cannot stand to hear one. ,
yet ,
my father cannot stand to hear one.
Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space.
Correct. Using “yet” with a comma connects these two sentences to show an unexpected contrast.
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