Comma Splice Quiz

What is a comma splice?

• A comma that joins two independent clauses.

• A comma that joins two dependent clauses.

• A question mark.

• A comma.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

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

• Making two separate sentences with a period

• Using a comma

• Using a semicolon

• Using a comma and adding a FANBOY

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CCSS.L.6.2A

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.9-10.2A

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What type of error does this contain?

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

• Sentence Fragment

• Fused sentence

• Comma Splice

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CCSS.L.4.1F

I love eating fruit, it is one of my favourite things.

• Complete sentence

• Comma Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

I'll never be able to buy a house, prices these days are just ridiculous.

• Complete sentence

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C

The computer in my room is old, but the carpet is ancient.

• Complete sentence

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

• Comma Splice

• Complete sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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

• Comma Splice

• Complete sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.6.2A

CCSS.L.4.2C