comma splices assessment

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English
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7th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a comma splice?
Back
A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: "I went to the store, I bought milk."
Back
This is a comma splice because it connects two independent clauses with just a comma.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a comma splice?
Back
You can correct a comma splice by using a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an independent clause?
Back
An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dependent clause?
Back
A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a correct sentence: "I love reading, and I enjoy writing."
Back
This sentence is correct because it uses a coordinating conjunction to connect two independent clauses.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation can replace a comma in a comma splice?
Back
A semicolon can replace a comma in a comma splice if the two independent clauses are closely related.
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