Comma Splices Preassessment

What is a comma splice?

• A comma that joins two independent clauses.

• A commas that joins two dependent clauses.

• A question mark.

• A comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

All of the following are methods for correcting a comma splice EXCEPT

• Making two separate sentences

• Using a colon

• Using a semicolon

• Using a comma FANBOY

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• The cat slept in the windowsill it was warm.
• The cat slept in the windowsill; it was warm.
• The cat slept; in the windowsill it was warm.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• We decided to leave the restaurant; the food took too long.
• We decided to leave the restaurant, the food took too long.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What type of error does this contain?

The woman was sitting at the computer, the computer was not working.

• Sentence Fragment

• Run On

• Comma Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

What type of error does this contain?

The music festival was a great success, the organizers made a lot of money.

• Sentence Fragment

• Run On

• Comma Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Which type of sentence is made up of a single independent clause?

• Simple

• Compound

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

TRUE OR FALSE:

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is this sentence correct or does it contain a comma splice?

One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2

Is this sentence correct or does it contain a comma splice?

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.L.9-10.2