Comma Splices ADDITIONAL RETAKE

Select the sentence below that uses a comma splice.

• I need to go shopping at the mall, my favorite place, so I don't have to wear the same boring clothes I wore all last summer.

• I need to go shopping at the mall, so I don't have to wear the same boring clothes I wore all last summer.

• Since I can't imagine wearing the same boring clothes I wore all last summer, I need to go shopping at the mall.

• I need to go shopping at the mall, I can't imagine wearing the same boring clothes I wore all last summer.

Select the sentence below that uses a comma splice.

• The sports car was bright yellow and impressive, I knew I'd have to buy one someday.

• The sports car, a bright yellow and impressive one, was something I knew I'd have to buy one day.

• Since the sports car was bright yellow and impressive, I knew I'd have to buy one someday.

• The sports car was bright yellow and impressive, so I knew I'd have to buy one someday.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What is a comma splice?

• A comma that joins two independent clauses.

• A commas that joins two dependent clauses.

• A question mark.

• A comma.

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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

It's hot outside, make sure you drink plenty of water.

• Complete

• Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The test is difficult, you should study hard.

• Splice

• Complete

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

We can do this, you just need to help me.

• Complete

• Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I love eating Tacos, Taco Bell is my favorite restaurant!

• Written Correctly

• Comma Splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

I am sleepy, but I have to go to school.

• Written Correctly

• Comma Splice

Who is your favorite teacher at CMS?

• Miss Whitman

• Mr. Hartung

• Mr. Puddicombe

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CCSS.L.3.1A