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1. What is a Comma Splice? Correct. “Lolita” is the subject and “wanted” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “She” is the subject and “could start” is the verb in this sentence. Here’s a comma splice: Click to begin Lolita wanted nine children, then she could start her own baseball team. This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them. Click on the subject of the second sentence. Click on the subject of the first sentence. Correct. “Josefina” is the subject and “has gone” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “They” is the subject and “will go” is the verb in this sentence. Here’s another example of a comma splice: Josefina has gone to Mexico every summer with her mom, this year, they will go in August. This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them. Click on the subject of the second sentence. Click on the subject of the first sentence. Click here to learn one way to fix comma splices. That is not correct. Please try again. Skip this demo

2. Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them using a “transition” word accordingly afterwards as a result consequently furthermore in fact indeed however in addition instead meanwhile nevertheless otherwise then therefore likewise for example accordingly similarly thus Click here to see some common transition words Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below ; furthermore , Jana can speak French effortlessly she reads Italian without a dictionary. Jana can speak French effortlessly , she reads Italian without a dictionary. Correct. Using “furthermore” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to add information and strengthen a point. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. however instead furthermore consequently however , ; , The convertible behind the shed was old and rusted The convertible behind the shed was old and rusted it still ran like a top. it still ran like a top. Correct. Using “however” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show a contrasting idea. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. therefore however instead similarly as a result , ; Salmon fishing is a big industry in Alaska Salmon fishing is a big industry in Alaska it employs thousands of workers. it employs thousands of workers. , Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. Correct. Using “as a result” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show the effect of a fact. as a result meanwhile likewise in addition therefore , ; Sara was so frightened that she could not breathe she could not speak. Sara was so frightened that she could not breathe she could not speak. , Correct. Using “therefore” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show a result. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. for example therefore otherwise nevertheless That is not correct. Please try again. Do More Practice

3. Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them using a “transition” word accordingly afterwards as a result consequently furthermore in fact indeed however in addition instead meanwhile nevertheless otherwise then therefore likewise for example accordingly similarly thus Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below ; indeed , Manny knows how to fix almost anything he can even fix an old VCR. Manny knows how to fix almost anything , he can even fix an old VCR. Correct. Using “indeed” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to emphasize a point with an example. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. besides likewise accordingly indeed afterwards , ; , Every morning, Jay takes a nap Every morning, Jay takes a nap he is ready for his afternoon classes. he is ready for his afternoon classes. Correct. Using “afterwards” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show something happening next. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. nevertheless afterwards for example otherwise otherwise , ; I need to study flashcards everyday I need to study flashcards everyday I might forget all the words on test day. I might forget all the words on test day. , Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. Correct. Using “otherwise” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show an avoidable consequence. however instead otherwise in addition instead , ; Janet refused to speak French in Paris she hired a personal translator. Janet refused to speak French in Paris she hired a personal translator. , Correct. Using “instead” with a semicolon and a comma connects these two sentences to show a different choice. Good. Now look at these transition words and click on the one that best fits in the space. similarly instead nevertheless likewise That is not correct. Please try again. Click Here to Exit!