
Fixing Comma Splices: Techniques and Tips

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a comma splice?
A comma used before a conjunction.
A comma incorrectly joining two independent clauses.
A comma used to end a sentence.
A comma used to separate items in a list.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an independent clause?
I am really tired today.
If you go to the store.
Although it was raining.
Because I couldn't sleep last night.
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CCSS.L.7.1A
CCSS.L.9-10.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you fix a comma splice?
By adding a conjunction.
By removing the comma.
By adding an exclamation mark.
By using a colon.
Tags
CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When is it appropriate to use a semicolon?
To join two independent clauses that are closely related.
To introduce a list.
To end a sentence.
To separate items in a list.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
I am really tired today, I don't want to go to work.
I am really tired today; I don't want to go to work.
I am really tired today. I don't want to go to work.
I am really tired today, and I don't want to go to work.
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CCSS.L.4.2C
CCSS.L.6.2A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can you correct the sentence: 'Tomatoes aren't actually vegetables, they are fruit'?
By adding a conjunction.
By removing the comma.
By adding an exclamation mark.
By using a semicolon.
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CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which conjunction can be used to fix the comma splice in: 'I don't like most seafood, I like sushi'?
But
And
So
Or
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