Comma Errors

A comma splice is an error that happens when two independent clauses are combined with only a comma.

• True

• False

I went to Italy last year, it was a great trip.

• Run-on sentence

• Comma splice

• Sentence fragment

• No error

A comma splice is an error that happens when a sentence is missing a subject and verb.

• True

• False

Which of the following is an example of a comma error?

• Brittney and Tiffany were born in the eighties.

• I can watch television, text my friends, and eat dinner all at the same time.

• My favorite summer vegetables are tomatoes, beans, and asparagus.

• I am going to college so I can become informed, thoughtful, and skilled.

Which of the following sentences contains a comma error?

• I am taking English 101, Philosophy 120, and Math 97 this quarter.

• Marwa, would you like to join our Chemistry study group tonight?

• Jae shouted, 'Hooray! I found a parking spot!'

• Parking your car on campus is difficult, so it is better to take the bus.

When should a comma be used after an introductory word, phrase, or clause?

• When joining two independent clauses.

• When the subject of the sentence is placed at the end.

• When beginning a sentence with an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

• When directly addressing a person.

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to set off non-essential information?

• I will unfortunately not be able to attend graduation this year.

• International Students, who come from all over the world, often live close to the college.

• The GED test has 5 sections; furthermore, the writing test has 2 parts.

• Paco told his parents, 'I've just signed up for a Yoga course at Edmonds CC!'

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to set off a quotation?

• 'These new shoes are hurting me,' complained Natalya.

• The days are getting a bit longer now, aren't they?

• The first day of the quarter is always exciting, but many new students also feel a little anxious.

• Muhammad attends law school at the University of Washington and works part-time at a printing store.

I use small sticker flags to mark important passages, I write notes on larger paper.

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

• Sentence

Green is the color of growth, I use green stickers to mark difficult passages to reread.

• Run-on

• Comma Splice

• Fragment

• Sentence