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Correcting Comma Splices
Run-on senteaces are sentences that have a punctuation error. A comma splice is a
type of run-on sentence. A comma splice happens when two independent clauses
have been joined together with only a comma. A comma is not “strong” enough to
connect two independent clauses. ‘They nced something more powerful.
Example: My mother is a police officer, she loves her job. QP
‘The two independent clauses are “My mother is a police officer” and “She loves her job.”
There are several ways to correct a comma splice.
A) Use a powerful period to make _B) Add some power by joining the C) Use the powerful semicolon.
the ewo independent clauses two sentences with a coordinating, eyample: My mother fsa police
separate sentences. conunction and a comma. the offer; she loves her job.
Example: My mothers a police coordinating conjunctions are for,
officer She loves ner job, and, nor, bus, or yer, and s0.
Example: My mother is a
police officer, and she
loves her job.
Rewrite the sentences below. Correct cach of the comma splices by using one of the ways mentioned above.
1. Ie was a warm day, the children were ready to play outside.
2. She can come with us, she can stay here.
3. Ifyou are ready to go, let's leave right away, we won't be late.
4, Rupert ran to the cabin, no one was there.
5. As they walked through the woods, they saw a large deer, it ran away quickly.
6, The dog was keeping guard, it never heard the burglar. Below are sentence fragments which are missing a subject. Rewrite cach sentence to make a complete sentence.
1. Was reading in the library before class.
2. After lunch ate a snack of fruit.
3. To help someone who is hurt.
4, Calling the dogs ro come inside.
5. And went catefully through the halls.
6. Eating delicious ice cream!
7. Rolled across the floor and under the table.
8. For many on the team is the way to win. Below are run-on sentences andl sentence fiagments. Rewrite them so each is a complete sentence.
1. The boy on the phone
2, We count sheep to sleep don’t you?
3. Don’t run in the house it’s too dangerous.
4. Ran to the bakery.
5. Lwrote a letter it didn’t get there.
6. When she sang, the pretty girl in the choir
7. Blew off the tree because of the wind.
8. The children on the ride screamed loudly they hurt my ears.
