Understanding Commas and Compound Sentences
Authored by COLLEEN FRIED
English
6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of a comma in a sentence?
To indicate the end of a sentence
To join two words together
To show where a pause is needed, separating ideas
To replace conjunctions
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does FANBOYS stand for?
First, After, Next, Before, Outside, Yet, Since
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Figure, Add, Name, Build, Open, Yield, Seal
Fast, And, Near, By, Off, Your, Slow
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.1.1G
CCSS.L.5.1A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can two independent clauses be correctly joined together?
With a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction
Using a period
By using a semicolon alone
With a comma alone
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.3.1H
CCSS.L.5.1E
CCSS.L.7.1B
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comma splice?
Joining two independent clauses with a comma without a conjunction
A type of punctuation mark
A method of listing items
A tool for splicing sentences together
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which option correctly uses a comma and FANBOYS to join two independent clauses?
He likes tea he doesn't like coffee.
It rained yesterday. We stayed indoors.
She called me, but I didn't answer.
I was hungry, I ate.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you correct a comma splice?
Both A and C are correct
By removing the comma
By adding a coordinating conjunction after the comma
By replacing the comma with a period
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where should a comma be placed when joining two independent clauses with 'for'?
At the beginning of the first clause
After 'for'
Between the two clauses without 'for'
Before 'for'
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
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