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Comma Splices
Ah, the comma splice; somehow it works its way into middle and high schoolers' writing quite often. To start, this activity defines comma splice and focuses on the four ways to correct them. For practice, pupils correct the comma splices...
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Semicolon vs. Colon...And What is a Comma Splice?
Designed originally for higher education, this PowerPoint could also be used to introduce your high schoolers to the semicolon, colon, and comma splice. The texts do not contain pictures or graphics; instead, they present information in...
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Commas and Colons and Semicolons? OH MY!
Take a close look at both the definitions and uses of commas, colons, and semicolons. Commas set off clear parts of sentences, colons come before an explanation, and semicolons join two complete thoughts. Review these types of...
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Conquering the Comma
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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ESL Grammar - Comma Splice
Students fix comma splices. In this ESL lesson, students recognize comma splices and find ways to fix them. They complete a worksheet finding comma splices and correct sentences.
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Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences
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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Fragments, Comma Splices, and Fused Sentences
This excellent resource has the audience focus on ways to create complete sentences. As the presentation progresses, they see many examples of sentences that are fragments, run-ons, and ones that are punctuated incorrectly. They then...
University of North Carolina
Commas
Every time you pause while reading, you should insert a comma, right? Not necessarily. Using a comma to indicate a pause is just one of the myths addressed in a handout related to the pesky punctuation mark. After reviewing common...
University Center for Learning Assistance
Commas
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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Using Commas Correctly
Commas can be complicated. Help learners achieve a greater understanding of comma usage with this handout, which includes two different comma activities. Following given directions, young writers punctuate provided sentences and combine...
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Run-ons, Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
In this sentence writing activity, learners 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 provided.
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Commas With Conjunctions Worksheet
In 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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Avoiding Comma Splices
In this comma worksheet, students view sentences that need to be repaired with the use of commas. Students repair 10 sentences.
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Comma Splices
In this comma slice worksheet, students write either C for correct or CS for comma splice next to 10 sentences; the second page of the worksheet consists of "Notes for Comma Splices."
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
In these commas splices and fused sentences worksheets, students read the sentences that contain commas splices and fused sentences. Students then select from the options the correct way to finish the sentences.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Punctuation: Correcting the Comma Splice (English Ii Writing)
Learn proofreading techniques to use in checking for correct punctuation, including correcting the comma splice.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Recognizing Run Ons and Comma Splices
Run-on sentences and comma splices happen when a writer isn't careful with commas. Let's see how you do!
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Avoiding Comma Splices
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.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Avoiding Comma Splices 2
Another interactive online quiz teaching about and correcting the use of comma splices in writing. A good tool for students to improve their writing skills.
Grammarly
Grammarly Blog: Comma Splice
This page focuses on the misuse of commas by using them to connect two independent clauses, resulting in a comma splice. It offers examples and suggestions for correcting them. It also provides exceptions to the rule with examples.
Grammar Check
Grammar Check: Top 6 Common Comma Problems (Infographic)
The following comma issues are explained, along with corrections, on this infographic: comma splices, interrupters, serial commas, interchangeable adjectives, introductory words, and introductory dependent clauses.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Comma Splice
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a comma splice in the context of a sentence.
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online: Avoiding Comma Splices and Run Ons
An informational page outlining the definitions and uses of comma splices, run-on sentences, and fused sentences. A great resource for students struggling with these in their writing.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Avoiding Run on Sentences and Comma Splices
This lesson goes over how to correct a run-on sentence or a comma splice.