Match the following terms to their definitions.

Question

1. _____ fused sentence
a) two independent clauses joined incorrectly with a comma
2. _____ comma splice
b) a word or expression that shows a relationship
3. _____ coordinating conjunctions
c) two independent clauses jammed together without punctuation
4. _____ transition
d) for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
5. _____ dependent clause
e) a clause that cannot stand alone as a complete sentence

Answer 1

1. c;
2. a;
3. d;
4. b;
5. e