Understanding and Correcting Comma Splices

What is an independent clause?

• A clause that forms a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause that cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause that only contains a subject.

• A clause that only contains a predicate.

Which of the following is a correct way to fix a comma splice?

• Add a period at the end of the sentence.

• Remove the subject from one of the clauses.

• Use a semicolon if the clauses are closely related.

• Add a comma between the clauses.

What is a comma splice?

• A punctuation error where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction.

• A type of sentence fragment.

• A clause that contains a subject and a verb.

• A punctuation mark used to separate items in a list.

Which coordinating conjunction can be used to fix a comma splice?

• Because

• Although

• And

• Since

Identify the error in the sentence: 'She loves to read books, he prefers to watch movies.'

• It is a run-on sentence.

• It is a sentence fragment.

• It is a comma splice.

• It is a correct sentence.

How can the sentence 'Javier is really into fitness, he works out at the gym every day.' be corrected?

• By adding a semicolon between the clauses.

• By adding 'because' after the comma.

• By removing the comma.

• By adding a period after 'fitness'.

What is the correct way to fix the sentence: 'I'm not a morning person, I always hit snooze on my alarm.'?

• Add a semicolon between the clauses.

• Add a period after 'person'.

• Add 'and' after the comma.

• Remove the comma.

In the quiz, which sentence was identified as not having a comma splice?

• Although she had been studying diligently for weeks, she still felt apprehensive.

• The restaurant was packed with customers, the kitchen staff worked hard.

• My friend and I went to the beach yesterday, we played volleyball.

• I've been working on this project for weeks, I'm hoping to finish it.

What is a dependent clause?

• A clause that contains only a verb.

• A clause that cannot stand alone and depends on an independent clause.

• A clause that can stand alone as a sentence.

• A clause that contains only a subject.

What resource is suggested for further learning about punctuation?

• A 16 basic punctuation rules ebook.

• A grammar podcast.

• A punctuation app.

• A punctuation workshop.