Comma Splice Quiz

What is a comma splice?Choose the correct answer:

A grammatically correct sentence
Joining two independent clauses with a comma instead of a conjunction or semicolon
A short sentence
A sentence with a subject and a verb

Why is a comma splice considered a problem?Choose the correct answer:

It can make writing appear unprofessional
It is always grammatically correct
It is too short
It is too long

Which of the following is a comma splice?Choose the correct answer:

I went to the store, I bought some milk.
I went to the store and bought some milk.
I went to the store; I bought some milk.
I went to the store. I bought some milk.

How can you fix a comma splice?Choose the correct answer:

By adding a subject
By using a conjunction or semicolon
By making it longer
By using a dependent clause as a complete sentence

Which of the following sentences is NOT a comma splice?Choose the correct answer:

She is a great singer, she is also an excellent dancer.
He enjoys playing basketball, he is not very good at it.
I went to the store, and I bought some milk.
Although it was raining, I decided to go for a jog, I got completely soaked.

What is a common cause of comma splices?Choose the correct answer:

Lack of understanding of sentence structure
Using proper punctuation
Connecting two independent clauses with a conjunction
Using a subject and a verb in every sentence

Which of the following sentences uses a comma splice incorrectly?Choose the correct answer:

I went to the store, I forgot my shopping list.
I need to buy some milk, bread, and cheese.
I went to the store; I forgot my shopping list.
I went to the store. I forgot my shopping list.

How can you identify a comma splice?Choose the correct answer:

By ensuring it has a subject and a verb
By checking if it conveys a complete thought
By reading it out loud
By making it shorter

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?Choose the correct answer:

I am waiting for the bus at the station.
She is bad in math.
He is scared from snakes.
I am interesting in this topic.

What is emphasized about the use of comma splices in writing in the article?Choose the correct answer:

They should be used frequently.
They are crucial for conveying precise meanings.
They can confuse readers and appear unprofessional.
They should be used in every sentence.