Comma Splice A comma splice is the use of a comma between two independent clauses.

You can usually fix the error by changing the comma to a period and therefore making the two clauses into two separate sentences, by changing the comma to a semicolon, or by making one clause dependent by inserting a dependent marker word in front of it. Incorrect: I like this class, it is very interesting. Correct: I like this class. It is very interesting. (or) I like this class; it is very interesting.

another sentence to make a complete thought or by removing the dependent marker. Incorrect: Because I forgot the exam was today. Correct: Because I forgot the exam was today, I didn't study. (or) I forgot the exam was today. Comma Splice - Exercise 1 Decide if the sentence is a comma splice or a complete sentence. Write C before the number for comma splice and S for complete sentence. 1. John is always late for work, nobody seems to care. 2. Hot summer weather is nice, high temperatures are dangerous for certain people. 3. Emily broke her ankle on the weekend; now she is in a great deal of pain. 4. Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health. 5. When a student likes his class, he is more likely to achieve good grades.

(or) I like this class, and it is very interesting. (or) I like this class because it is very interesting. (or) Because it is very interesting, I like this class.

Fused Sentences (Run-on Sentence) Fused sentences happen when there are two independent clauses not separated by any form of punctuation. This error is also known as a run-on sentence. The error can sometimes be corrected by adding a period, semicolon, or colon to separate the two sentences. Incorrect: My professor is intelligent I've learned a lot from her. Correct: My professor is intelligent. I've learned a lot from her. (or) My professor is intelligent; I've learned a lot from her.

Run-on Sentences - Exercise 1 Decide if the sentence is a run-on sentence or a complete sentence. Write R before the number for run-on sentence and S for complete sentence. 1. My academic advisor told me not to take 18 credit hours for the fall semester I'm regretting not having listened to her. 2. My cat was upset all day he didn't get canned food for breakfast. 3. Organizations that promise students a scholarship if they pay an extraordinarily high application fee are most likely scams. 4. Because Rose was late for the all-you-caneat buffet, she had to order from the main menu.

(or) My professor is intelligent, and I've learned a lot from her. (or) My professor is intelligent; moreover, I've learned a lot from her.

Sentence Fragments Sentence fragments happen by treating a dependent clause or other incomplete thought as a complete sentence. You can usually fix this error by combining it with

5. The student fell asleep in class everyone thought this was rude behavior.

Fragments - Exercise 1 Decide if the sentence is fragment or a complete sentence. Write F before the number for fragment and S for complete sentence. 1. While I was driving to work and there was an accident on the road. 2. When I took my exam today, I was very nervous. 3. Wherever I go, I take my cell phone with me. 4. If I don't take my cell phone, and I need to make a call. 5. As soon as I finish this grammar exercise, I will eat lunch.