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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences

Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
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This activity contains 9 questions.

	Which of the following is the best definition of a fused sentence?   Two sentences fused together with a semicolon Two sentences joined without punctuation One sentence that contains two or more ideas None of these defines a fused sentence.

	Which of the following best defines a comma splice?   A sentence that uses too many commas A sentence that is spliced by a comma and a coordinating conjunction A sentence that completely lacks commas None of these defines a comma splice.

	Which group of words is a fused sentence?   I’ve never enjoyed singing in the car, I’m getting used to it lately. If history repeats itself, this company is in serious trouble. I have never questioned the reasons for his taking such a controversial position; however, I don’t agree with a single thing he says. I can’t tolerate disrespect stop talking to me as if I were a child.

	Which best describes the following group of words? “I hope to pursue a career in accounting, however, the last math class I had was in ninth grade.”   Comma splice Fused sentence Correct sentence None of the above are accurate descriptions.

	Which best describes the following group of words? “The manager does not intend to change the dress code for the company, however, without discussing it with her employees.”   Comma splice Fused sentence Correct sentence None of these descriptions is accurate.

	Here is a comma splice: She gave her daughter a quarter from the tip jar, she came back for more two hours later. Once you recognize the error, which of the following is a correct revision?   She gave her daughter a quarter from the tip jar and she came back for more two hours later. She gave her daughter a quarter from the tip jar she came back for more two hours later. She gave her daughter a quarter from the tip jar, and she came back for more two hours later. None of these

	Which best explains the difference between a comma splice and a fused sentence?   A comma splice lacks a comma; a fused sentence uses one incorrectly. Unlike comma splice sentences, a fused sentence must be solved with subordination. A comma splice could be described as a fused sentence with a comma in-between. None

	Which is most true of a conjunctive adverb?   It can join sentences by itself. It can never begin a sentence. It can follow a semicolon that is joining two main clauses. None of these are true.

	When it is acceptable to join two main clauses with a colon?   When the second clause summarizes the preceding one. When the second clause illustrates the preceding one. When the second clause restates the preceding one. All of these are legitimate cases for using a colon in this way.

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