Comma Splice Quiz

What is a comma splice?

• A punctuation mark used to end a sentence

• When two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction

• A type of conjunction

• A sentence fragment

How do some people view a comma splice?

• As a complete sentence

• As a punctuation error

• As a question

• As a paragraph

Which punctuation mark can replace a comma in a comma splice to correct it?

• Colon

• Semicolon

• Dash

• Exclamation mark

What is an independent clause?

• A clause that cannot stand alone

• A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence

• A clause that is always dependent on another clause

• A clause that is always a question

What is an example of a comma splice?

• Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials

• Koala bears are not actually bears; they are marsupials

• Koala bears are not actually bears. They are marsupials

• Koala bears are not actually bears and they are marsupials

How can you correct a comma splice?

• By adding a conjunction

• By removing the comma

• By adding a semicolon

• All of the above

What is one way to fix a comma splice?

• Add a conjunction

• Remove the comma

• Add a semicolon

• Use a period

What is the purpose of adding a conjunction to a sentence?

• To separate ideas

• To connect ideas

• To end a sentence

• To start a new paragraph

What is the main topic of the text?

• Using semicolons

• Fixing comma splices

• Writing complex sentences

• Avoiding run-on sentences

What is the purpose of fixing a comma splice?

• To make the sentence longer

• To clarify the relationship between clauses

• To add more punctuation

• To remove unnecessary words