Comma Splice Posttest

TRUE OR FALSE:

An independent clause can stand all by itself?

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Is this sentence correct or does it contain a comma splice?

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence correct or does it contain a comma splice?

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

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.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

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

How do you fix a comma splice?

• Remove the comma.

• Remove the comma OR add a coordinating conjunction after the comma.

• Change the comma to a period or semicolon OR add a coordinating conjunction after the comma.

• Change the comma to a period or semicolon OR add a preposition after the comma.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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

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

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

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

• Jarod had an interview with a television company and might get a job as his assistant.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.3.1H

How can you edit this sentence?

I bought a coat, however, it did not fit.

• No edit needed

• I bought a coat; however, it did not fit.

• I boat a coat. However. It did not fit.

• I bought a coat, so it did not fit.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A