comma splices (CS)
  • 1. John is always late for work, nobody seems to care.
A) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
B) Complete Sentence
  • 2. Hot summer weather is nice, high temperatures are dangerous for certain people.
A) Complete Sentence
B) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
  • 3. Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, but now she is in a great deal of pain.
A) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
B) Complete Sentence
  • 4. Driving the car is fast and comfortable, riding the bicycle is better for one's health.
A) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
B) Complete Sentence
  • 5. When a student likes his class, he is more likely to achieve good grades.
A) Complete Sentence
B) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
  • 6. Jarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.
A) Complete Sentence
B) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
  • 7. After I was paid last week, I was able to do the grocery shopping.
A) Complete sentence
B) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
  • 8. Due to the fact that I am busy this week, I don't have time for sports.
A) Complete sentence
B) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
  • 9. Whenever Janis does not sleep enough, she gets a horrible migraine.
A) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
B) Complete sentence
  • 10. The air conditioner is too loud, Cleo can't sleep.
A) Comma splice / Incorrect punctuation
B) Complete Sentence
  • 11. Identify the one correct sentence.
A) Mr. Nguyen has sent his four children to ivy-league colleges. However, he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty bakery.
B) Mr. Nguyen has sent his four children to ivy-league colleges however, he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty bakery.
C) Mr. Nguyen has sent his four children to ivy-league colleges, however, he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty bakery.
D) Mr. Nguyen has sent his four children to ivy-league colleges however he has sacrificed his health working day and night in that dusty bakery.
  • 12. Correct the following comma splice: Hot summer weather is nice, it can be dangerous for various groups of people when certain temperatures get too high.
A) Hot summer weather is nice, when temperatures get too high it can be dangerous for various groups of people.
B) Hot summer weather, which is can contain high temperatures that can be dangerous for various groups of people.
C) Hot summer weather is nice, but high temperatures can be dangerous for various groups of people.
  • 13. Correct the following comma splice: Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, she is in a great deal of pain.
A) Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, now she is in a great deal of pain.
B) Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, and now she is in a great deal of pain.
C) Emily is in a great deal of pain, broke her ankle on the weekend she is in great pain.
  • 14. Identify the one correct sentence.
A) We went to the movie theater and then I went home.
B) We went to the movie theater then I went home.
C) We went to the movie theater, then I went home.
  • 15. Correct the following comma splice: Jarod has an interview with a television company, I might become his assistant.
A) After Jarod has an interview with a television company, he might hire me as his assistant.
B) Jarod who has an interview with a television company, and he might hire me become his assistant.
C) Jarod has an interview with a television company I might become his assistant.
  • 16. Correct the following comma splice: I entered my friend's house, I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
A) After I entered my friend's house and realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
B) I entered my friend's house and then I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
C) I entered my friend's house then I realized that he had made a lot of home improvements.
  • 17. Correct the following comma splice: Yesterday I bought a new backpack, I could afford it because it was on sale.
A) Yesterday, I bought a new backpack it was on sale.
B) Yesterday I was able to afford a new backpack. Since it was on sale.
C) Yesterday I was able to afford a new backpack since it was on sale.
  • 18. There are many reasons to visit Greece, the beaches are lovely and the people are friendly.
A) Correct sentence
B) Contains a comma splice
  • 19. Identify the one correct sentence.
A) He was very sick therefore he could not go to his hockey game.
B) He was very sick. Therefore, he could not go to his hockey game.
C) He was very sick, therefore he could not go to his hockey game.
  • 20. Identify the one correct sentence.
A) The lemonade was too tart; however, James drank it anyway.
B) The lemonade was too tart, however James drank it anyway.
C) The lemonade was too tart, however, James drank it anyway.
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