Which sentence is correct?

Dogs run in packs; cats are more solitary.

Dogs run; in packs cats are more solitary.

Dogs run in packs cats are more solitary.

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

They decided to go to the museum, the girls were very bored.

It started raining, but they decided to keep running.

After the trip to the zoo, they stopped for ice cream.

She has a collection of posters; her favorite is of Snoopy.

Which sentence contains the comma splice?

I love going to the movies, it's so fun.

I love going to the movies. It's so fun.

I love going to the movies because it's so fun.

Since it's so fun, I love going to the movies.

Which of the following choices is the right way to correct a comma splice?

Change the comma to a period and make it two separate sentences.

Change the comma to a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses.

Add a coordinating conjunction to connect the two independent clauses. (FANBOYS)

Add a subordinating conjunction. (since, because, although, etc.)

Identify the sentence with a comma splice.

He went to the store, he forgot to buy milk.

She loves reading, and she visits the library often.

After the rain stopped, we went outside.

The cat slept on the couch, while the dog played outside.

Which of the following sentences is correct?

I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.

I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining.

I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining.

I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.

How can you fix a comma splice?

Add a semicolon between the clauses.

Add a period and make two sentences.

Add a conjunction like 'and' or 'but'.

Choose the sentence that contains a comma splice.

She enjoys painting, she finds it relaxing.

She enjoys painting because she finds it relaxing.

She enjoys painting; she finds it relaxing.

She enjoys painting, and she finds it relaxing.

What is the main problem with a comma splice?

It makes the sentence too short.

Which of the following is an example of a comma splice?

He likes coffee, she prefers tea.

He likes coffee; she prefers tea.

He likes coffee and she prefers tea.

He likes coffee. She prefers tea.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a comma splice?

The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

Correct

Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox.

Correct

Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which sentence does NOT contain a comma splice?

The team played well, they lost the game.

She wanted to stay home, however, she had to go to work.

It started to rain, we took shelter under a tree.

He studied all night, therefore, he was tired in the morning.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a comma splice?

After dinner, we went for a walk.

She is a great singer, she performs in a band.

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

He quickly finished his meal, for he was late for the meeting.

Tags

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.9-10.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Manila hemp rope remains very useful, although it is not as strong as nylon, it does stretch as much.

Correct

Comma splice

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

Correct

Comma splice

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Comma Splice

What is a comma splice?

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox.

Which sentence does NOT contain a comma splice?

Which of the following is a comma splice?

Manila hemp rope remains very useful, although it is not as strong as nylon, it does stretch as much.

Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

Getting the right to vote is one thing, using it is another.

Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.

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