Comma Splice Error Practice

Identifying and Fixing Comma Splices

By Mariecruz Perez

Multiple Choice

Sanaa is always late for school, nobody seems to notice.

• Comma Splice

• Correct

Multiple Choice

Emily broke her ankle on the weekend; now she is in a great deal of pain.

• Comma splice

• Correct

Multiple Choice

Hot summer weather is nice, high temperatures are dangerous for certain people.

• comma splice

• correct

Multiple Choice

Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.

• Comma Splice

• Correct

Multiple Choice

When a student likes his class, he is more likely to achieve good grades.

• comma splice

• complete sentence

Multiple Choice

John had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.

• Comma Splice

• Correct

Multiple Choice

After I was paid last week, I was able to do the grocery shopping.

• Comma Splice

• Complete sentence

Multiple Choice

Due to the fact that I am busy this week, I don't have time for sports.

• Comma Splice

• Complete Sentence

Multiple Choice

Whenever Janis does not sleep enough, she gets a horrible migraine.

• Comma Splice

• Complete Sentence

On the next slides, fix the comma splices.

Open Ended

The inspector has many questions, he will be asking them soon.

Open Ended

My dad will bring home some potatoes, my mom will cook them for dinner.

Open Ended

I heard Ahsan singing, I saw him coming around the corner.

Open Ended

Those drums are loud, I can hear them through the walls.

Open Ended

Mrs. Cambric likes tea, she rarely drinks it on the weekends.

Open Ended

The boys were fighting, no one was hurt.

Open Ended

The adorable little puppy played in the mud, he needs a bath.

Open Ended

You can go, I don't want to go with you.

Open Ended

Spring is my favorite season, I love to watch the flowers grow on the trees.

Open Ended

Jason studied all week for his math test, undoubtedly he will receive the highest grade in class.

Open Ended

India loves chocolate, consequently it is easy to buy her a birthday present.