1. Comma Splices and Run-On Sentences By: Jaclyn Hudak, Tanya Mazsa, and Alex Shuey

2. Comma Splice  (def): a comma splice consists of two _______________connected with a __________ Independent clauses comma

3. Run-On Sentence  (def): a run-on sentence combines two independent clauses with no __________ or ___________ conjunctionpunctuation

4. Ways to Correct Mistakes 1. Place a __________ (such as “and” or “because”) between the clauses 2. Place a __________ between the clauses 3. Make the clauses into ________________ 4. Sometimes add a __________ with a ________________ 1. Place a __________ (such as “and” or “because”) between the clauses 2. Place a __________ between the clauses 3. Make the clauses into ________________ 4. Sometimes add a __________ with a ________________ conjunction semicolon separate sentences semicolon conjunctive adverb

5. Example One It is down-pouring outside, make sure you bring an umbrella. Correction: It is down-pouring outside, so make sure you bring an umbrella. It is down-pouring outside, make sure you bring an umbrella. Correction: It is down-pouring outside, so make sure you bring an umbrella.  Place a conjunction between the two clauses

6. Example Two We will teach you how to ride a bike, you must learn the basics first to make it easier. Correction: We will teach you how to ride a bike; you must learn the basics first to make it easier. We will teach you how to ride a bike, you must learn the basics first to make it easier. Correction: We will teach you how to ride a bike; you must learn the basics first to make it easier.  Add a semicolon between the clauses

7. Example Three David seems happy at his point in life he never seems to encounter many problems. Correction: David seems happy at his point in life. He never seems to encounter many problems. David seems happy at his point in life he never seems to encounter many problems. Correction: David seems happy at his point in life. He never seems to encounter many problems.  Make the run-on sentence into two separate sentences

8. Example Four Some people enjoy watching scary movies, however, others prefer funny movies. Correction: Some people enjoy watching scary movies; however, others prefer funny movies. Some people enjoy watching scary movies, however, others prefer funny movies. Correction: Some people enjoy watching scary movies; however, others prefer funny movies.  Add a semicolon with a conjunctive adverb

9. Activities!  Comma Splices http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar /quizzes/nova/nova4.htm  Run-On Sentences http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar /cgi-shl/quiz.pl/run-ons_add2.htm  Comma Splices http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar /quizzes/nova/nova4.htm  Run-On Sentences http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar /cgi-shl/quiz.pl/run-ons_add2.htm