Comma Splice

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.

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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

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.

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

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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

• Correct

• Comma splice

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

• no error

• run-on sentence

• comma splice

• sentence fragment