Comma Splices QUIZ

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.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

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.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.

• Comma Splice

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

When a student likes his class, he is more likely to achieve good grades.

• Comma Splice

• Correct

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

• Comma Splice

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select the sentence below that uses a comma splice.

• While I enjoy going to the zoo with my friends, I love going to the water park even more.

• I enjoy going to the zoo with my friends, but I love going to the water park even more.

• Although I enjoying going to the zoo with my friends, I love going to the water park even more.

• I enjoy going to the zoo with my friends, I love going to the water park even more.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A