Understanding the Joining Comma
Interactive Video
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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?
Although
Since
And
Because
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you correct a comma splice?
By using a semicolon
By removing the comma
By adding a conjunction
By adding an exclamation mark
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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