SAT/ACT Punctuation

What is a comma splice?

• The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

• The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Mosquitoes are found in various climates, they thrive in Alaska was well as in the tropics.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Because they are high in Vitamin A, both apricots and broccoli are nutritionally valuable foods.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Kansas City calls itself the City of Fountains, its goal is to build a new public fountain every year.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

Identify the type of clause:

The soft cartilage that makes up sharks' skeletons dissolves over time.

• Nonrestrictive

• Restrictive

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Nonrestrictive clauses needs commas.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is written correctly?

• The students who are wearing purple are talented writers.

• The students, who are wearing purple, are talented writers.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Which sentence is NOT written correctly?

• My best friend Jackson is at soccer again.

• Jackson, who is my best friend, is at soccer again.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The children who live up the street are quite friendly.

• commas after children and street

• comma after street

• no commas

• comma after children

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A