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Comma Errors

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A comma splice is an error that happens when two independent clauses are combined with only a comma.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

I went to Italy last year, it was a great trip.

Run-on sentence

Comma splice

Sentence fragment

No error

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A comma splice is an error that happens when a sentence is missing a subject and verb.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

Brittney and Tiffany were born in the eighties.

I can watch television, text my friends, and eat dinner all at the same time.

My favorite summer vegetables are tomatoes, beans, and asparagus.

I am going to college so I can become informed, thoughtful, and skilled.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences contains a comma error?

I am taking English 101, Philosophy 120, and Math 97 this quarter.

Marwa, would you like to join our Chemistry study group tonight?

Jae shouted, 'Hooray! I found a parking spot!'

Parking your car on campus is difficult, so it is better to take the bus.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When should a comma be used after an introductory word, phrase, or clause?

When joining two independent clauses.

When the subject of the sentence is placed at the end.

When beginning a sentence with an introductory word, phrase, or clause.

When directly addressing a person.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a comma to set off non-essential information?

I will unfortunately not be able to attend graduation this year.

International Students, who come from all over the world, often live close to the college.

The GED test has 5 sections; furthermore, the writing test has 2 parts.

Paco told his parents, 'I've just signed up for a Yoga course at Edmonds CC!'

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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