Mastering Comma Splices Quiz

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

• I enjoy reading, it's one of my favorite hobbies.

• She went to the store, and she bought some milk.

• It was raining, so we decided to stay indoors.

• They have a big test tomorrow, they should start studying.

How can you correct the comma splice in the following sentence? "The sun was setting, the sky turned pink and orange."

• The sun was setting; the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting, because the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting the sky turned pink and orange.

• The sun was setting. Because the sky turned pink and orange.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which conjunction can be used to fix the comma splice in the sentence below? "I wanted to go for a walk, it was too cold outside."

• And

• But

• Or

• So

Identify the sentence that correctly avoids a comma splice.

• She loves to dance, she practices every day.

• He didn't see the sign, he walked right past it.

• They were hungry, they decided to make dinner.

• It was late, but they decided to watch one more episode.

Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?

• Because she was tired

• After the movie ended

• She reads a book

• While we were sleeping

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

How can you correct the comma splice in this sentence? "He wanted to play outside, it was raining."

• He wanted to play outside. It was raining.

• He wanted to play outside, because it was raining.

• He wanted to play outside it was raining.

• He wanted to play outside; because it was raining.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence does NOT contain a comma splice?

• I love to write, writing is my passion.

• The cat slept in the sun, it was a warm afternoon.

• We could go to the beach, or we could go hiking.

• She studied hard for the exam, she wanted to get a good grade.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the sentence with correct punctuation to avoid a comma splice.

• He enjoys painting, his work is very impressive.

• She didn't want to go, however, she had already promised.

• They planned to meet at noon, they arrived early.

• It was a difficult decision, but he knew it was the right one.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon to avoid a comma splice?

• The weather is nice today; we should go to the park.

• She is very talented; and she works very hard.

• They were out of milk; so he went to the store.

• It's getting late; but we can finish this game.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

How can the comma splice be corrected in the sentence below? "She loves to travel, she has been to five continents."

• She loves to travel; she has been to five continents.

• She loves to travel she has been to five continents.

• She loves to travel, because she has been to five continents.

• She loves to travel. Because she has been to five continents.