The Comma Splice

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is about correcting comma splices, a common grammatical error where two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction. The worksheet provides a definition of a comma splice and offers three solutions to fix it: using a period to make two sentences, adding a coordinating conjunction with a comma, or using a semicolon. There are six example sentences that exhibit comma splices, and students are instructed to correct each sentence by adding a coordinating conjunction, ensuring that they punctuate the sentences correctly.

The worksheet is intended to teach students how to identify and correct comma splices in sentences. By offering specific methods to fix these errors, it emphasizes the importance of proper punctuation for clarity and flow in writing. The exercise challenges students to apply their knowledge of sentence structure and coordinating conjunctions to enhance their editing skills. Ultimately, the worksheet aims to enhance students’ grammatical competence and their ability to write clear, correctly punctuated sentences.