Understanding Comma Splices

What is a comma splice?

• An error where two independent clauses are joined by a comma.

• A method to connect dependent clauses.

• A type of conjunction used in complex sentences.

• A punctuation mark used to end a sentence.

Which of the following is an independent clause?

• Because I couldn't sleep last night.

• Although it was raining.

• I am really tired today.

• If you go to the store.

How can you correct a comma splice?

• By using a colon.

• By adding a conjunction.

• By adding an exclamation mark.

• By removing the comma.

Which punctuation mark can be used to connect two related independent clauses?

• Dash

• Semicolon

• Period

• Comma

In the sentence 'I am really tired today, I don't want to go to work,' what is the error?

• It is a run-on sentence.

• It lacks a subject.

• It contains a comma splice.

• It uses a semicolon incorrectly.

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

• I love pizza; my mom's name is Lauren.

• I am hungry; let's go eat pizza.

• She is really fun; I want to be her friend.

• It's raining; we should go to the beach.

What is the best way to correct the sentence: 'Tomatoes aren't actually vegetables, they are fruit'?

• Add an exclamation mark.

• Use a semicolon.

• Remove the comma.

• Add a conjunction.

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• She can't go out tonight, she has to study.

• It's raining, we should go to the beach another day.

• I go to the gym every day, what are you doing tomorrow?

• Rodrigo loves salty snacks, but Mario prefers sweets.

In the sentence 'She is really fun, I want to be her friend,' how can you correct the comma splice?

• Remove the comma.

• Add a conjunction.

• Use a colon.

• Add a semicolon.

What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?

• To connect two unrelated sentences.

• To indicate a pause longer than a comma.

• To separate items in a list.

• To link two closely related independent clauses.