Comma Splice

Which of the following sentences are punctuated correctly?

• She moved to Ireland, she preferred the tranquil setting over America.

• She moved to Ireland; she preferred the tranquil setting over America.

• She moved to Ireland, because she preferred the tranquil setting over America.

• All of the choices are correct.

• None of the choices are correct.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

The following sentence contains a comma splice:

Deka is nice, she always helps me with my homework.

Choose the option below that corrects the comma splice.

• Deka is nice. She always helps me with my homework.

• Deka is nice she always helps me with my homework.

Which sentences below contain comma splices? Choose all options that apply.

• I went to McDonald's, I bought french fries.

• My dad makes my lunch every day, I always enjoy it.

• French fries are my favorite food, but my sister likes chocolate better.

• We wanted to buy a dress, some shoes, and a pineapple.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

The following sentence contains a comma splice:

I like peanuts, Maria prefers popcorn.

Choose all the options below that correctly repair the comma splice:

• I like peanuts; Maria prefers popcorn.

• I like peanuts Maria prefers popcorn

• I like peanuts, but Maria prefers popcorn.

• I like peanuts. Maria prefers popcorn.

Answer explanation

I like peanuts Maria like popcorn is a run-on sentence.

There is no punctuation showing us where one sentence ends and the other begins.

Fix the following comma splice:

I want a good grade, I had better study.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A comma and a coordinating conjunction (one of the FAN BOYS) can be used to repair a comma splice.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

A semicolon can be used to repair a comma splice.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

A period cannot be used to repair a comma splice.

• True

• False

After visiting the cinema, we are intending to go to the pub.

• Fine

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

After a couple of drinks, we enjoyed a lovely stroll along the beach.

• Fine

• Comma splice

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A