Understanding the Joining Comma

What is the primary function of a joining comma?

• To indicate a pause in a sentence

• To join two complete sentences with a conjunction

• To separate items in a list

• To end a sentence

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Although

• Since

• And

• Because

In the sentence 'I like tea, but she likes coffee', why is a comma used?

• To join two complete sentences

• To separate two items

• To end the sentence

• To indicate a pause

What is a common mistake when using joining commas?

• Using a comma at the end of a sentence

• Using a comma to indicate a pause

• Using a comma to separate items in a list

• Using a comma with a conjunction to join a complete and incomplete sentence

How can you correct a comma splice?

• By using a semicolon

• By removing the comma

• By adding a conjunction

• By adding an exclamation mark

Which sentence is an example of a comma splice?

• I love your videos. They have helped me a lot.

• I love your videos, they have helped me a lot.

• I love your videos; they have helped me a lot.

• I love your videos and they have helped me a lot.

In the quiz, which sentence required a comma before 'but'?

• They fell in love and are getting married.

• Do you prefer skiing or swimming?

• I love going to the cinema and visiting museums.

• I'd like to go to Greece one day but it's expensive.

Why don't we add a comma in the sentence 'They fell in love and are getting married'?

• Because 'and' is not a coordinating conjunction

• Because 'and' is used to list items

• Because 'are getting married' is a complete sentence

• Because 'are getting married' is not a complete sentence

Which sentence correctly uses a joining comma?

• My parents went shopping, and bought new furniture.

• My parents went shopping and bought new furniture.

• My parents went shopping, and they bought new furniture.

• My parents went shopping and, they bought new furniture.

What should you do if you struggle with the quiz?

• Skip the quiz

• Watch the video again

• Ask a friend for help

• Ignore the mistakes