COMMA SPLICE

COMMA SPLICE

WHAT IS A COMMA SPLICE?

A comma splice is when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined by a comma to make one sentence. To avoid comma splices, you first need to be able to identify an independent clause.

Multiple Select

which of the sentenses is correct?

• I was thirsty, I drank some water.

• I was thirsty. I drank some water.

Solution 1: Use a period.

Multiple Select

the correct sentences is...

• Black bears are beautiful. They have shiny coats.

• Black bears are beautiful, they have shiny coats.

Multiple Select

the correct aswer is...

• The ogre caught the unicorn, the terrible ogre then took the terrified beast to the Pinnacles of Pain Mountains.

• The ogre caught the unicorn; the terrible ogre then took the terrified beast to the Pinnacles of Pain Mountains.

• The ogre caught the unicorn the terrible ogre then took the terrified beast to the Pinnacles of Pain Mountains.

Solution 2: Use a semi-colon.

Multiple Choice

which of this sentenses is correct?

• I completed my English essay next I will tackle my History essay.

• I completed my English essay, next I will tackle my History essay.

• I completed my English essay; next I will tackle my History essay.

Multiple Select

the answer is..

• Sabrina had a little dragon, and its scales were as sharp as razors

• Sabrina had a little dragon and its scales were as sharp as razors

• Sabrina had a little dragon, its scales were as sharp as razors.

Solution 4: Use a subordinating conjunction.