Understanding Comma Splices

What is a common mistake people make with commas?

• Using them at the end of a sentence

• Using them to separate items in a list

• Using them before conjunctions

• Using them to connect two independent clauses

Why can't a comma alone connect two independent clauses?

• Because it is not a punctuation mark

• Because it is only used in lists

• Because it is not recognized in grammar

• Because it is too small to handle the task

Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a comma splice?

• Adding a period

• Adding a conjunction

• Using a semicolon

• Using a colon

What role does a conjunction play in fixing a comma splice?

• It ends a sentence

• It connects two related clauses

• It introduces a list

• It separates two unrelated items

When is it best to use a semicolon to fix a comma splice?

• When the sentence is an exclamation

• When the clauses are unrelated

• When the clauses are closely related

• When the sentence is a question