Asked by christy
How do i fix the comma splice in this sentance: Some organisms aren't trying to be mean, they're just doing what needs to be done to survive.
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Answered by
AllyKat
Comma splice
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A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma with no conjunction. For example:
It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.
It is usually considered an error in both British and American English. It is condemned in The Elements of Style.[1]
Simply removing the comma does not correct the error, but results in a run-on sentence. There are several acceptable ways to correct this:
Change the comma to a semicolon:
It is nearly half past five; we cannot reach town before dark.
Write the two clauses as two separate sentences:
It is nearly half past five. We cannot reach town before dark.
Insert a coordinating conjunction following the comma:
It is nearly half past five, and we cannot reach town before dark.
It is nearly half past five, so we cannot reach town before dark.
Make one clause dependent on the other:
As it is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.
Comma splices are sometimes acceptable when the clauses are short and alike in form, such as:
The gate swung apart, the bridge fell, the portcullis was drawn up.
(Examples adapted from the online 1918 edition of The Elements of Style.)
(source : wikipedia)
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
• Ten things you may not know about Wikipedia •Jump to: navigation, search
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma with no conjunction. For example:
It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.
It is usually considered an error in both British and American English. It is condemned in The Elements of Style.[1]
Simply removing the comma does not correct the error, but results in a run-on sentence. There are several acceptable ways to correct this:
Change the comma to a semicolon:
It is nearly half past five; we cannot reach town before dark.
Write the two clauses as two separate sentences:
It is nearly half past five. We cannot reach town before dark.
Insert a coordinating conjunction following the comma:
It is nearly half past five, and we cannot reach town before dark.
It is nearly half past five, so we cannot reach town before dark.
Make one clause dependent on the other:
As it is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.
Comma splices are sometimes acceptable when the clauses are short and alike in form, such as:
The gate swung apart, the bridge fell, the portcullis was drawn up.
(Examples adapted from the online 1918 edition of The Elements of Style.)
(source : wikipedia)
Answered by
Writeacher
There are three ways to fix comma splices:
1. Delete the comma; insert a period; capitalize the first letter of the next word. (You'll have made 2 sentences.)
2. Turn the comma into a semicolon. (You'll have made a compound sentence.)
3. Add one of the FANBOYS conjunctions after the comma. (You'll have made a compound sentence.)
Which one would you choose for this?
??
1. Delete the comma; insert a period; capitalize the first letter of the next word. (You'll have made 2 sentences.)
2. Turn the comma into a semicolon. (You'll have made a compound sentence.)
3. Add one of the FANBOYS conjunctions after the comma. (You'll have made a compound sentence.)
Which one would you choose for this?
??
Answered by
christy
i think i would insert a semicolen. does that work okay?
Answered by
Ms. Sue
AllyKat's quote from Wikipedia is correct.
Your sentence: <b>Some organisms aren't trying to be mean, they're just doing what needs to be done to survive.</b>
Your comma splice is is an incorrect comma between the two independent clauses. How do you think you can correct this sentence? We'll be glad to check your revision.
Your sentence: <b>Some organisms aren't trying to be mean, they're just doing what needs to be done to survive.</b>
Your comma splice is is an incorrect comma between the two independent clauses. How do you think you can correct this sentence? We'll be glad to check your revision.
Answered by
Writeacher
Yes, a semicolon would work just fine.
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
Yes! :-) You should use a semicolon instead of the comma.
Answered by
christy
Thank you! :)
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome. :-)
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