WorksheetsComma Splice Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
What is a comma splice?
A punctuation mark used to end a sentence
When two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a conjunction
A type of conjunction
A sentence fragment
How do some people view a comma splice?
As a complete sentence
As a punctuation error
As a question
As a paragraph
Which punctuation mark can replace a comma in a comma splice to correct it?
Colon
Semicolon
Dash
Exclamation mark
What is an independent clause?
A clause that cannot stand alone
A clause that can stand alone as a complete sentence
A clause that is always dependent on another clause
A clause that is always a question
What is an example of a comma splice?
Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials
Koala bears are not actually bears; they are marsupials
Koala bears are not actually bears. They are marsupials
Koala bears are not actually bears and they are marsupials
How can you correct a comma splice?
By adding a conjunction
By removing the comma
By adding a semicolon
All of the above
What is one way to fix a comma splice?
Add a conjunction
Remove the comma
Add a semicolon
Use a period
What is the purpose of adding a conjunction to a sentence?
To separate ideas
To connect ideas
To end a sentence
To start a new paragraph
What is the main topic of the text?
Using semicolons
Fixing comma splices
Writing complex sentences
Avoiding run-on sentences
What is the purpose of fixing a comma splice?
To make the sentence longer
To clarify the relationship between clauses
To add more punctuation
To remove unnecessary words
What is one reason poetry often uses comma splices?
To confuse the reader
To create rhythm and flow
To follow strict grammatical rules
To make sentences longer
What is the correct way to join two independent clauses?
Using a comma alone.
Using a semicolon.
Using a comma and a conjunction.
Both B and C.
Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?
I love to write essays, I could write them all day.
I love to write essays; I could write them all day.
I love to write essays. I could write them all day.
I love to write essays, and I could write them all day.
What is the role of conjunctions in a sentence?
To separate items in a list.
To join words, phrases, or clauses.
To end a sentence.
To replace punctuation marks.
What is the purpose of using a semicolon in a sentence?
To separate items in a list
To join closely related independent clauses
To indicate a pause
To end a sentence
What is the best way to correct the following sentence?
My neighbors roosters like to crow all day long, and it drives me crazy.
Delete the comma after long
Change roosters to roosters'
Change drives to driven
No change needed
Is the following a grammatically correct sentence or a comma splice?
Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.
Correct
Comma splice
Is the following a complete sentence or a run-on:
Movies entertain millions of people every day they are popular all over the world.
Complete
Run-on
Comma splice
Choose the best option to fix this run-on sentence:
My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.
My grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.
My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.
My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.
My grandmother was an artist, I have many of her paintings.
What is this?
Rebecca prepared for the dance recital, she was super nervous.
Run-on
Fragment
Compound sentence
Comma splice
