Comma Splices Quiz 4 (60 MCQs)

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1. Complete the sentence:The test was really hard ..... I think I did well.
2. True or False:'The flowers bloomed, the garden looks beautiful.' uses a proper sentence structure.
3. Complete the sentence to avoid a comma splice: "She loves reading, ..... she goes to the library often."
4. What is the best way to fix this comma splice:'He ran quickly, he caught the bus just in time.'
5. Identify the independent clause in the sentence: "When the rain stopped, the children went outside to play."
6. Complete the sentence to fix the comma splice: "We were hungry, ..... we ordered a pizza."
7. The sky is dark, it will rain soon.
8. Tried to enter the concert without paying first.
9. Which way is LEAST correct for handling this sentence?I loved my summers in camp. It was in camp that I learned to swim.
10. Which sentence corrects the comma splice:The campfire was hot, Greg cooked marshmallows.
11. On their wedding day, the groom gave his bride a bouquet of red roses. What do the red roses symbolize?
12. A ..... paired with a ..... ..... is one way to correct a run-on sentence.
13. What is this sentence categorized as?Because Adam didn't have a pair.
14. A picture of the president was placed into a golden grade, the glass was broken.
15. What is the best way to correct a comma splice in the sentence:'She enjoys painting, she sells her artwork.'
16. Complete the sentence:She wanted to go swimming ..... it was too cold.
17. Choose the sentence that corrects the comma splice:'The sun set, it grew colder.'
18. Which sentence corrects the comma splice? 'I like pizza, my brother likes pasta.'
19. Complete the sentence:I enjoy hiking ..... it is good exercise.
20. The music festival was a great success, so the organizers made a lot of money.
21. I hate reading, it makes me sleepy.
22. True or False:The following sentence is a comma splice:'The concert was amazing; we stayed for the entire show.'
23. TOUGH ONE Fix this:Kurt's cell phone rang during the test because of the noise, his teacher was angry.
24. Answer whether the following is a RO, CS, Frag., or Correct:Some students think that if they wait until the last minute, their essays will be better, however, they are slowly realizing that is a fatal mistake to make in English.
25. Choose the best way to fix the comma splice:'She studied all night, she still failed the test.'
26. Edit the sentence to fix the comma splice:They went for a walk, they saw a beautiful sunset.
27. They had not eaten the whole day. Therefore, they were famished.
28. I didn't know what to order at the restaurant, for I was too confused.
29. True or False:'We went to the store, and we bought ice cream.' contains a comma splice.
30. Identify the sentence that avoids a comma splice.
31. True or False:'I applied for the job, I didn't get it.' is correctly punctuated.
32. I love eating Tacos, Taco Bell is my favorite restaurant!
33. To fix the comma splice in 'My dog gets excited, he wags his tail wildly, ' what is the best choice to show the second action is a direct result of the first?
34. Cannot forget to cancel my Netflix subscription tomorrow after work.
35. We went to the store, we bought milk.
36. Because I am wearing shorts, my legs are cold.
37. Breadtalk and Toast Box belong to the same company, this is why they are located side by side.
38. True or False:The sentence 'My brother, a talented artist, painted that picture for me' contains a comma splice.
39. Adding 'and' after a comma in a sentence can fix a comma splice.
40. Which sentence is an example of a comma splice?
41. Choose the correct way to fix the comma splice: "The cake was delicious, everyone wanted a second piece."
42. Complete the sentence:She wanted to play, ..... it was raining.
43. Identify the comma splice in the following sentence:'The sun set, we stayed outside.'
44. What is the best way to correct the comma splice in this sentence:'The movie was long, it was still enjoyable.'
45. Which sentence corrects the fragment:Movies that have lots of action.
46. Complete the sentence: "He was tired after the game, ..... he went straight to bed."
47. Identify each group of words:It's hard to believe fall sports are almost over it feels like they just started.
48. Complete the sentence to avoid a comma splice: "We wanted to go hiking, ..... it started to rain."
49. Identify the run-on sentence in the following:I went to the store I bought some groceries.
50. Complete the sentence to avoid a comma splice:'The team played well, ..... they won the match.'
51. True or False:A comma is needed before the coordinating conjunction in the sentence, "Miles loves ice cream but his favorite dessert is key lime pie."
52. Which sentence is free of comma splices?
53. Which sentence correctly uses a period to fix a comma splice?
54. Fix:The dog wouldn't stop barking, and the baby woke up her mother was furious.
55. Does this sentence need a comma?"Eliza ran to the store and bought some candy."
56. Choose the option that represents a fragment.
57. Dengue fever cases are on the rise thus, residents are taking more precautions.
58. Josh can't live without his mobile phone. Checking messages is more important than eating.
59. Identify the run-on sentence in the following:The sun was shining, it was a beautiful day.
60. Identify the best way to correct the comma splice:'The weather was nice, we went for a walk.'