Grammar Practice (Run-ons and Commas 1-5)

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.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Once limited to the Western states, rodeos now enjoy a national popularity.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

• Correct

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A