Comma Splice

Front

What is a comma splice?

Back

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Which type of sentence is made up of one independent clause?

Back

simple

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Can an independent clause stand all by itself?

Back

True

Tags

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one.

Back

Compound Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Is the sentence "One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years." correct or a comma splice?

Back

Correct

Front

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

Back

Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Correct the sentence: My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.

Back

My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Front

Identify the type of sentence: Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

Back

Run-on

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

Identify the grammatical error in the sentence: "The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox."

Back

Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

Back

Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F