Mastering Comma Splices in Writing

What is a comma splice?

• A comma used to introduce a quote

• A comma used incorrectly to join two independent clauses

• A comma used to separate items in a list

• A comma used to separate adjectives

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?

• She loves to read; her favorite book is 'Pride and Prejudice'.

• When it rains, I like to stay indoors.

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• He is a great singer, he won the competition.

What is one way to correct a comma splice?

• Add another comma

• Replace the comma with a period

• Remove the comma

• Add an exclamation mark

Which conjunction can be used to fix a comma splice?

• Since

• And

• Although

• Because

What is the acronym used to remember conjunctions that can help fix comma splices?

• FANBOYS

• JOINERS

• BOYSFAN

• CONJUNCT

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How can a semicolon be used to correct a comma splice?

• By adding it before the comma

• By placing it at the end of the sentence

• By placing it after the conjunction

• By replacing the comma with a semicolon

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon?

• She is a talented artist; she won several awards.

• I love to travel; and I visit new places every year.

• They went to the park; because it was a sunny day.

• He likes to cook; but he rarely has time.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

When is it appropriate to use a comma by itself?

• When connecting two independent clauses

• When separating items in a list

• When connecting an independent clause with a dependent clause

• When introducing a quote

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a dependent clause?

• It was raining, we stayed indoors.

• We stayed indoors because, it was raining.

• Because it was raining, we stayed indoors.

• We stayed indoors, because it was raining.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A