Comma

Splice
English Language Group Presentation
 What is a Comma
Splice?
A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two
independent causes that do not have a conjunction. This
confuses the reader, making the meaning unclear. To
correct this error, use a full stop or a semicolon to separate
the two independent causes. It is different from a sentence
fragment, which is usually a subject or a verb. It does not
express a complete thought and often feels like a piece of a
sentence that is missing something. To correct this error,
use a comma.
 How to identify a
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By looking at a sentence run on s eate a
entence
and reading it, determine if .
both sentences separated
by the comma can stand
alone as is and be a
complete sentence (work as
one).
Examples:
2. The dancers were
beautiful, they were very
1. The weather is nice, we well-coordinated.
should go for a walk.
correction
correction 1. use a semicolon
1. use a semicolon The dancers were
The weather is nice; we beautiful; they were very
should go for a walk. well-coordinated.
2. create 2 separate 2. create 2 separate
sentences sentences
The weather is nice. we The dancers were
should go for a walk. beautiful. they were very
well-coordinated.
 Examples:
3. I love Thai soups, they
are tasty and delicious.
Correction:
1. Use a semicolon
I love Thai soups; they
are tasty and delicious.

2. Create 2 separate
sentences(full stop)
I love Thai soups. They
are tasty and delicious.
 Activity
For each sentence below, write cs if the sentence is a comma splice or c if the
sentence is correct.
_____ 1. My apartment is too small, I have no room for my treadmill and
exercise bike.
_____ 2. I’m exhausted, however, I will go to school anyway.
_____ 3. Tom opened his freezer, then he noticed that two cans of beer had
exploded.
_____ 4. Although I understand the definition, comma splices still confuse me.
_____ 5. A comma splice occurs when two complete sentences are joined by a
comma, I need to remember that rule.
 Activity
For each sentence below, write cs if the sentence is a comma splice or c if the
sentence is correct.
_____
CS 1. My apartment is too small, I have no room for my treadmill and
exercise bike.
CS
_____ 2. I’m exhausted, however, I will go to school anyway.
CS
_____ 3. Tom opened his freezer, then he noticed that two cans of beer had
exploded.
C
_____ 4. Although I understand the definition, comma splices still confuse me.
CS
_____ 5. A comma splice occurs when two complete sentences are joined by a
comma, I need to remember that rule.
 Activity
For each sentence below, write cs if the sentence is a comma splice or c if the
sentence is correct.

_____ 6. It’s means “It is” or “It has”, its’ always incorrect.
_____ 7. I hiked 5 hours yesterday, consequently I am too tired to go hiking
again today.
_____ 8. For example, I like to read suspense novels, email my friends and play
cards with my daughter.
_____ 9. My son Geoffrey plays drums in a band called Talent Scam, and he
liked to play Playalinda Beach.
_____ 10. Some people value money and material possessions, others value love
and family.
 Activity
For each sentence below, write cs if the sentence is a comma splice or c if the
sentence is correct.

_____
CS 6. It’s means “It is” or “It has”, its’ always incorrect.
CS
_____ 7. I hiked 5 hours yesterday, consequently I am too tired to go hiking
again today.
C
_____ 8. For example, I like to read suspense novels, email my friends and play
cards with my daughter.
C
_____ 9. My son Geoffrey plays drums in a band called Talent Scam, and he
liked to play Playalinda Beach.
CS
_____ 10. Some people value money and material possessions, others value love
and family.
 Thats it!
Group Members:
Kaylia Esteen
Chrishaunna Grant
Amahli Hall