Trivia Quiz On Fixing Comma Splices! Punctuation Test
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Correct the following comma splice: They did not have what I wanted on the menu, I did not eat.
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They did not have what I wanted on the menu, so I did not eat.
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They did not have what I wanted on the menu I did not eat.
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They did not have what I wanted on the menu, because I did not eat.
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They did not have what I wanted on the menu so, I did not eat.
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This punctuation test is a Trivia Quiz on Fixing Comma Splices! A comma splice is used for two main reasons either to separate independent clauses or to express an emotion. Given this definition, do you think you have enough knowledge to pass the quiz below? Give it a shot and get to see just how well you understood this topic.
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The following sentence demonstrates a comma splice: I bought a laptop from my friend, it was a good purchase.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
This example is an independent clause and dependent clause separated by solely a common.Rate this question:
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True or False The following statement is grammatically correct. Because I did not study for my test, I did not do as well as I had hoped.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The subordinating conjunction "because" formats the sentence correctly in combination with the comma.Rate this question:
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The following is an incorrect use of a comma to break a sentence: Despite the fact that we packed heavily for the trip, we were unable to provide enough food for the entire week.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
Despite is a subordinating conjunction, so it makes the first clause dependent. Therefore, there must be a comma separating the clauses.Rate this question:
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Select the correct location to place the comma in the following sentence: We went to the beach and we bought a surf board.
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After and
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After beach
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After the first we
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No comma needed
Correct Answer
A. After beachExplanation
"And" is a coordinating conjunction, and because there are two independent clauses there must be a comma that precedes it.Rate this question:
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The following sentence demonstrates a comma splice: I went to the store, and I bought milk for the next day.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The given sentence does not demonstrate a comma splice. A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with just a comma, which is incorrect punctuation. In the given sentence, "I went to the store" and "I bought milk for the next day" are two independent clauses, but they are correctly joined by the coordinating conjunction "and." Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is an incorrect use of a comma?
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I used to love steak, but now I'm a vegetarian.
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Even though I used to love steak, I'm now a vegetarian.
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I used to love steak, I'm now a vegetarian.
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None of the above
Correct Answer
A. I used to love steak, I'm now a vegetarian.Explanation
The incorrect use of a comma is in the sentence:
"I used to love steak, I'm now a vegetarian."
The correct version would be either of the first two options:
"I used to love steak, but now I'm a vegetarian." "Even though I used to love steak, I'm now a vegetarian."
In the incorrect sentence, a comma is used to separate two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction or appropriate punctuation, creating a comma splice error.Rate this question:
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The following is an appropriate use of a subordinating conjunction: I no longer like skiing because I was injured the last time I went.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. The sentence uses the subordinating conjunction "because" to join the dependent clause "I was injured the last time I went" with the independent clause "I no longer like skiing." This construction creates a complex sentence where the dependent clause ("because I was injured the last time I went") explains the reason for the independent clause ("I no longer like skiing"). Therefore, it is an appropriate use of a subordinating conjunction.Rate this question:
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Select the correct method of correcting the following comma splice: I saw my favorite band in concert, it rained the whole time.
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I saw my favorite band in concert, but it rained the whole time.
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When I saw my favorite band in concert, it rained the whole time.
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I saw my favorite band in concert even though it rained the whole time.
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All of the above are correct
Correct Answer
A. All of the above are correctExplanation
The first option is correct due to coordinating conjunction. The second and third options both use subordinating conjunctions to correct the comma splice.Rate this question:
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Is the following an example of a comma spliced sentence? We want to move out of our apartment, but we cannot find a nice place to move.
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Yes it is.
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No because there is a subordinating conjunction.
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Yes, but it is a complete sentence.
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No because of the use of a coordinating conjunction.
Correct Answer
A. No because of the use of a coordinating conjunction.Explanation
"But" is a coordinating conjunction that is separating two independent clauses with the help of a comma.Rate this question:
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