Compound Sentences & Comma Splices

What is a comma splice (run-on)?

• A comma that joins two independent clauses.

• A comma that joins two dependent clauses.

• A question mark.

• A semicolon.

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 and a conjunction

Which sentence is correct?

• The cat slept in the windowsill it was warm.

• The cat slept in the windowsill, and it was warm.

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

Which compound sentence is correct?

• I was tired from school,I had to go to class anyways.
• Everyone was busy, so I went to bowling alone.
• I went to the store, I got chips.
• The storm brought heavy rain but, a tornado did the most damage

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Can an independent clause stand all by itself as a complete sentence?

• Yes

• No

Is a comma strong enough to join two independent clauses?

• Yes

• No

A "clause" is a

• group of words that includes a noun and a verb

• group of words that makes no sense

• group of words with an adjective and an adverb

• a complete sentence