Comma Splices

What is a comma splice?

• a comma that joins two independent clauses.

• a commas that joins two dependent clauses.

• a question mark.

• a comma.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

All of the following are methods for correcting a comma splice EXCEPT

• Making two separate sentences

• using a colon :

• Using a semicolon ;

• Using a comma and a FANBOY (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Caffeine supplies the principal stimulant, it increases the capacity for muscular and mental work without harmful reaction.

• Caffeine supplies the principal stimulant; it increases the capacity for muscular and mental work without harmful reaction.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence is correct?

• Some people cannot eat strawberries;however, that would not be a valid reason for a general condemnation of strawberries.

• Some people cannot eat strawberries, that would not be a valid reason for a general condemnation of strawberries.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

which sentence is correct?

• Although there is no evidence to support the claim, some writers claim for Persia the discovery of coffee.

• Some writers claim for Persia the discovery of the coffee drink, there is no evidence to support the claim.

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CCSS.RI.8.8

Which sentence is correct?

• Technology is just a tool we have, it is how we use it that makes it good or bad.

• Technology is just a tool we have, but it is how we use it that makes it good or bad.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence(s) is/are correct?

• Jake knew something was not right with the kite, for he remembered that he had not attached the tail.

• Jake knew something was not right with the kite, he remembered that he had not attached the tail.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.W.8.4

Which sentence is NOT correctly punctuated?

• Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot, he launched the kite successfully.

• Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot; he launched the kite successfully.

• Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot,so he launched the kite successfully.

• Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot; thus, he launched the kite successfully.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence is NOT correctly punctuated?

• Hugo Boss sells attractive men's sports clothes, so their products are upscale and somewhat expensive.

• Hugo Boss sells attractive men's sports clothes; their products are upscale and somewhat expensive.

• Hugo Boss sells attractive men's sports clothes, their products are upscale and somewhat expensive.

• Hugo Boss sells attractive men's sports clothes. Their products are upscale and somewhat expensive.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

Which sentence is NOT correctly punctuated?

• Caffeine is considered an addictive substance;therefore, many people cannot function properly without it.

• Caffeine is considered an addictive substance, many people cannot function properly without it.

• Caffeine is considered an addictive substance. Many people cannot function properly without it.

• Because caffeine is considered an addictive substance, many people cannot function properly without it.

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CCSS.L.8.2A