Comma Splice Sentence Quiz! Trivia Test

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    Use a semicolon My mother retired from the Navy last year, she is writing a book about her experiences.

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Comma splice sentence quiz trivia test. Many inexperienced writers run two independent clauses together by using a comma instead of a period which leads to formation of a comma splice. Do you know how to identify a comma splice in the sentences provided in the quiz below? Best way to find out is to take the quiz and find out!

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  • 2. 

    Two Sentences Mrs. Johnson inherited a large sum of money from his uncle, he can buy a new car now.

    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because it correctly combines the two sentences into one, using the correct pronoun "she" instead of "his" to refer to Mrs. Johnson. The conjunction "and" is not necessary in this case as the two sentences can be merged without it.

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    Coordinating Conjunction Jennifer mowed the grass this morning, tonight she will water the flowers and bushes.

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Jennifer mowed the grass this morning, and tonight she will water the flowers and bushes." This is the correct answer because "and" is a coordinating conjunction that is used to join two independent clauses. In this sentence, "Jennifer mowed the grass this morning" and "tonight she will water the flowers and bushes" are both independent clauses, so they can be joined by the coordinating conjunction "and."

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    Given what you learned today, how can you apply it to your own writing?

    • I can check my writing and look for this kind of mistake. When I find it, I can fix it.

    • I can ask my professor if I make this mistake and if I do, I can look at my writing and try and find examples. Then, I can fix them.

    • When writing, I can begin to think more carefully about where I put commas and what I am using them for.

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. I can check my writing and look for this kind of mistake. When I find it, I can fix it.
    A. I can ask my professor if I make this mistake and if I do, I can look at my writing and try and find examples. Then, I can fix them.
    A. When writing, I can begin to think more carefully about where I put commas and what I am using them for.
    Explanation
    The correct answer suggests that the learner can apply what they have learned by checking their writing for mistakes, specifically related to the use of commas. If they find any mistakes, they can fix them. Additionally, they can seek feedback from their professor to identify any mistakes they may have missed and then correct them. This answer also highlights the importance of thinking more carefully about the placement and purpose of commas while writing.

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    Can you now name at least two ways to fix a comma splice?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Maybe

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Yes
    A. No
    A. Maybe
    Explanation
    The given answer is correct because it provides three possible ways to fix a comma splice: by using a coordinating conjunction (such as "and" or "but") to join the two independent clauses, by separating the clauses into separate sentences, or by using a semicolon to connect the clauses.

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    Subordinating Conjunction   Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project, they felt they deserved a high grade.

    Correct Answer(s)
    Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project they felt they deserved a high grade. Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project they felt they deserved a high grade. Because Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project, they felt they deserved a high grade.
    Since Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project, they felt they deserved a high grade.
    Manuel and Maria felt they deserved a high grade because they worked very hard on their project.
    Manuel and Maria felt they deserved a high grade since they worked very hard on their project.
    Manuel and Maria felt they deserved a high grade as they worked very hard on their project.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Because Manuel and Maria worked very hard on their project, they felt they deserved a high grade." This is the correct answer because it correctly uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to show the cause and effect relationship between Manuel and Maria's hard work and their feeling of deserving a high grade. The other options either do not use a subordinating conjunction or use the wrong conjunction, making them incorrect.

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    Can you now recognize a comma splice?

    • Yes

    • No

    • Maybe

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. Yes
    A. No
    A. Maybe
    Explanation
    The answer "Yes,No,Maybe" suggests that the person is able to recognize a comma splice. The inclusion of all three options implies that the person has some level of familiarity with comma splices and can identify them when encountered.

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    Semicolon + conjunctive adverb The small girl was lost in the shopping mall, she was crying and looking for her mother.

    Correct Answer(s)
    Explanation
    The correct answer is: The small girl was lost in the shopping mall; therefore, she was crying and looking for her mother.

    The semicolon is used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning. In this case, the conjunctive adverb "therefore" is used to show the cause-and-effect relationship between the girl being lost and her crying and searching for her mother. The semicolon and conjunctive adverb help to create a clear and cohesive sentence structure.

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