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The sentences comprise sections 2-6 of Plutarch’s Life of Themistocles (Loeb translation by R. Waterfield, Harvard University Press 1998, slightly altered to create the comma splices).

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 225 | Last updated: Aug 21, 2023

Sample Question 1
Does this sentence contain a comma splice?It is generally agreed that even as a child Themistocles was full of restless energy, and combined natural intelligence with an inclination towards involvement in activities and public life.

No: it is correct as it is.

Yes

Sample Question 2
Does this sentence contain a comma splice?For instance, in his spare time, when he was not busy with lessons, he tended not to play games or lounge around as most other boys did, but could be found rehearsing or composing speeches to himself--speeches designed to prosecute or defend one of the other children.

No: it is correct as it is.

Yes: the comma after "lessons"

Yes: the comma after "did"

Sample Question 3
Does this sentence contain a comma splice?This habit of his caused his teacher to say to him, 'You're not destined for obscurity, child, you'll certainly be something outstanding, for good or for ill.'

No: it is correct as it is.

Yes: the comma after "him"

Yes: the comma after "obscurity"

Yes: the comma after "child"

Yes: the comma after "outstanding"