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Comma Splices

For Students 7th - 12th
Ah, the comma splice; somehow it works its way into middle and high schoolers' writing quite often. To start, this worksheet defines comma splice and focuses on the four ways to correct them. For practice, pupils correct the comma...
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Comma Splices, Fragments, and Run-Ons

For Students 7th - 12th
Differentiate between comma splices, fragments, and run-ons with this handout. Each punctuation error is coupled with distinct definitions and examples. Though this handout does not require learner participation, it is a useful guide for...
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Conquering the Comma

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Thoroughly review where to put commas: after an introductory clause, before a coordinating conjunction, around nonessential phrases, etc. Furthermore, avoid comma splices by adding a conjunction or semicolon or by starting a new sentence...
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Rules for Avoiding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Teachers 8th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, students identify and fix comma splices and fused sentences in forty sentences. Students correct sentences, and also fix the punctuation within three paragraphs.
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Revising Comma Splices, Fragments, and Run-on Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
In this grammar worksheet, students correct comma splices, fragments and run-on mistakes in twenty-five sentences to help make each one grammatically correct.
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Revising Comma Splices, Fragments, and Run-on Sentences

For Students 8th - 11th
In this grammar worksheet, students correct any comma splices, fragments or run-on sentences found within twenty-five sentences. Students mark the correct sentences as correct.
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Run-on Sentences, Comma Splices and Fragments

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar activity, students identify twenty sentences as run-on sentences, fragments, has a comma splice mistake or as correct. Students defend their choices.
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Fused Sentences (Also called Run-on Sentences)

For Students 6th - 8th
After reading a detailed explanation of fused sentences and studying the provided examples, learners reconstruct nine sentences to eliminate comma splices and fused, or run-on, sentences. This could be used as homework or a group exercise.
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PPT
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Run-On Sentences

For Teachers 8th - 10th
What exactly are run-on sentences and comma splices? Polish the writing skills of your middle and high schoolers with this brief presentation. First, each term is defined and an example is given. Then, different ways to revise run-on...
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 5

For Students 5th - 8th
In this comma slice and fused sentences review worksheet, students practice their grammar skills as they respond to 20 multiple choice questions.
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PPT
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Avoiding Run-on Sentences

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
Viewers are entertained as well as educated by the illustrations in this colorfully animated PowerPoint focused on run-on sentences.
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Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences

For Students 7th - 8th
Identifying when to use commas, semicolons and other forms of punctuation can be difficult for students. This 10 question activity which relates to sentence fragments, could be used to help students identify correct use of punctuation.
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Different Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar worksheet, learners mark a R for run-on, CS for a comma splice, F for fragment or C for correct for twenty sentences.
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Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this grammar activity, students identify twenty sentences as correct as is, fragments, contains a comma splice or is a fused sentence.
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Run-ons, Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

For Students 6th - 12th
In this sentence writing learning exercise, students are given pairs of sentences with directions to form one new sentence using commas, semicolons and/or conjunctions. Students can self check or trade and grade using the answer key...
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Commas With Conjunctions Worksheet

For Students 8th - 11th
For this grammar worksheet, learners complete a variety of activities including identifying whether sentences are correct or have a comma splice, correct comma splices in sentences and insert a comma to combine two sentences or more for...
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Commas

For Students 5th - 9th
How well do your pupils know comma rules? Clear up confusion with this document, which includes an abundance of information about how and when to use commas as well as a practice exercise. Note: The answers are on the bottom of the page....
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Printables
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Peer Editing Worksheets

For Teachers 8th - 12th
What kind of writing did your class just complete? Narrative writing? Process writing? Compare and contrast writing? Print this packet; there are 10 different peer-editing worksheets included here for a variety of writing. Teach your...
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Combining Sentences: Correct Punctuation of Phrases and Clauses

For Students 7th - 12th
Break down the particularities of sentence combining with this explanatory handout. Using three example sentences, the handout demonstrates a variety of ways to combine sentences. This resource could act as a reference sheet for your...
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Independent and Dependent Clauses

For Students 5th - 8th
For this independent and dependent clause worksheet, students are given a sentence that is written incorrectly and must correct.
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Eliminate Fragments and Run-ons

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Fix fragments and run-ons. Kids practice editing a piece of their own writing, read, and take notes of common examples. They practice connecting independent clauses and then use the information to edit previously written pieces. Note:...
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Mardi Gras Madness

For Teachers 8th
CStudents create a sensory chart in on the topic of Mardi Gras. They design a brainstorm web using Inspiration and complete creative writing assignment. Students write a poem about Mardi Gras that is presented to the class at the final...
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Interactive
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Fragments and Types of Sentences

For Students 7th - 9th
In this online interactive grammar worksheet, students answer 10 multiple choice questions regarding fragments and types of sentences. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Guide to Grammar and Writing: Avoiding Comma Splices

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
An interactive online quiz teaching about and correcting the use of comma splices in writing. A good tool for students to improve their writing skills.

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