1. Grammar Bellringer #14 What is a Run-On & Comma Splice?

2. Run-On vs. Comma Splice A run-on is a grammar error made up of 2 or more sentences incorrectly joined or “run” together without punctuation to separate them. A comma splice is the most common type of run-on sentence. It occurs when you have a comma placed in the middle of 2 run-on sentences.

3. We will travel to California my family has chosen to fly. (Run-On) Why is this a run-on? We will travel to California, my family has chosen to fly. ( Comma Splice) Why is this a comma splice?

4. Review Directions: (1) Copy each of the following onto your paper. (2) State whether the following are run ons, comma splices, fragments. 1.Jeff and I attended the same grade school, we have always been close. __ 2. Jenny listens to country music her brother prefers rap. __ 3. My friends and family at the barbeque for the family reunion. __ 4. Tulsa is an exciting city to visit my grandparents live there. __ 5. We are going to the mall I want to buy a new pair of shoes. __ 6. Decided to leave their backpack in the car before school. __