Correcting Comma Splices

What is a comma splice?

• when two independent clauses are separated by a period

• when a comma connects a dependent clause to an independent clause

• when two independent clauses are separated by a comma

• i don't know

Select all ways that a comma splice can be fixed.

• change the comma to a period

• add a coordinating (FANBOYS) conjunction after the comma

• if the two clauses are related, change the comma to a semicolon

• reword the sentence so it doesn't need a comma

A dependent clause:

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

• can stand alone as a full sentence

An independent clause:

• cannot stand alone as a sentence

• can stand alone as a full sentence

Select all that apply. An independent clause...

• has a subject

• has a verb

• cannot stand alone

• communicates a complete thought

Fill in the blank: A comma splice separates two ___________ clauses with a comma instead of a period.

I have a pink octopus in my classroom, it sits on my webcam.

• no comma splice

• add a period after "classroom"

• add "yet" after the comma

• change the period at the end to a question mark

The Squirrel Scramble is really loud, the music has been playing outside my classroom all day.

• no comma splice

• change the comma to a semicolon or period

• add "but" after the comma

I was up late watching football, I am tired.

• no comma splice

• add a period or semicolon after "late"

• add "so" after the comma

I need to buy coffee, bread, and fruit at the grocery store.

• no comma splice

• add a period after "bread"

• add a comma after "fruit"

• add a FANBOYS conjunction after "coffee"