1. Click on the subject of the second sentence.Click on the subject of the first sentence. This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them. Annette worked in the local bank for thirty years, everyone in town knew her. Here’s a comma splice: What is a Comma Splice? That is not correct. Please try again. Correct. “Annette” is the subject and “worked” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “Everyone” is the subject and “knew” is the verb in this sentence. Click on the subject of the second sentence.Click on the subject of the first sentence. This comma splice is actually two sentences run together with only a comma to separate them. Sally had many plans after college, one of them was to open and manage a pet store. Here’s another example of a comma splice: Correct. “Sally” is the subject and “had” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “One” is the subject and “was” is the verb in this sentence. Click here to learn one way to fix comma splices. Skip this demo Click to begin

2. That is not correct. Please try again. Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” so S yet Y or O but B nor N and A for F Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below Correct. Using “so” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a result. yet, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. he could not come up with the right answer.Theo thought hard for five minutesTheo thought hard for five minutes he could not come up with the right answer., Correct. Using “or” with a comma connects these two sentences to show options. or, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. he will not maintain his ideal weight.Mike needs to exercise three times a weekMike needs to exercise three times a week he will not maintain his ideal weight., Correct. Using “for” with a comma connects these two sentences to give a reason. for, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. they need nothing from us to survive.Many animals live outside of human contactMany animals live outside of human contact they need nothing from us to survive., Correct. Using “and” with a comma connects these two sentences to give more information. and, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. only 400 remain in the Atlantic Ocean.The right whale is an endangered speciesThe right whale is an endangered species only 400 remain in the Atlantic Ocean., Click here to learn the FANBOYS Do More Practice

3. That is not correct. Please try again. Fixing Comma Splices: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” so S yet Y or O but B nor N and A for F Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the comma splices below Correct. Using “yet” with a comma connects these two sentences to show an unexpected contrast. yet, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. my father cannot stand to hear one.A nightingale has a beautiful singing voiceA nightingale has a beautiful singing voice my father cannot stand to hear one., Correct. Using “nor” with a comma connects these two sentences to add a “not” statement. nor, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Note the reversal of “he” and “does”! does he make enough money.Henry does not like his work schedule at Lowe’sHenry does not like his work schedule at Lowe’s he does not make enough money., Correct. Using “but” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a contrast. but, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. watching one at the theater is thrilling.Watching an action movie at home is funWatching an action movie at home is fun watching one at the theater is thrilling., Correct. Using “so” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a result. so, Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. she will not need to bring an extra outfit.Natalie plans to stay only one nightNatalie plans to stay only one night she will not need to bring an extra outfit., Click Here to Exit!