Comma Splices and Commas After Introductions

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

• All are ways of correcting comma splice errors.

What is a comma splice?

• A comma that joins two independent clauses (two complete ideas).

• A comma that joins two dependent clauses (two incomplete ideas).

• A question mark.

• A comma.

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence is written correctly?

• According to UCS “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS, “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS “,new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

• According to UCS. “new turbine technologies will reduce harm to flying creatures.”

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Which sentence is written correctly?

• Due to these, negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

• Due to these negative effects more people are switching to wind power.

• Due to these negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.

• Due to these, negative effects, more people are switching to wind power.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of these sentences is written correctly?

• By providing people with cleaner options for fuel, we can save the planet.

• By providing people with cleaner options for fuel we can save the planet.

• By providing people, with cleaner options for fuel we can save the planet.

• By providing people, with cleaner options for fuel, we can save the planet.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which shows the correct usage of a comma in a sentence?

• After, the rock show the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

• After the rock show, the musicians headed to the diner for snacks.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of these shows the correct usage of a comma?

• First, I put on my fuzzy socks.

• First I put on my fuzzy, socks.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A