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  • Question 1
    30 seconds
    Q.

    What is a comma splice?

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    The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

    The correct use of a comma to join two independent clauses.

  • Question 2
    10 seconds
    Q.

    Which type of sentence is made up of one independent clause.

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    simple

    compound

  • Question 3
    10 seconds
    Q.

    An independent clause can stand all by itself?

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    true

    false

  • Question 4
    30 seconds
    Q. Is the following sentence a Simple Sentence or Compound Sentence?
    I decided I really wanted to eat a pumpkin muffin, so I drove to the store to buy one. 
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    Simple Sentence 
    Compound Sentence 
  • Question 5
    20 seconds
    Q.

    One of the most interesting plants is the cactus, for it is able to live without water for years.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 6
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 7
    30 seconds
    Q. My grandmother was an artist I have many of her paintings.
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    My, grandmother, was an artist I have many of her paintings.
    My grandmother was an artist. I have many of her paintings.
    My grandmother was an artist I, have many of her paintings.
    Correct as is
  • Question 8
    20 seconds
    Q.

    Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

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    Correct

    Run-on

  • Question 9
    30 seconds
    Q.

    The flying fox is not really a fox at all, rather, it is a kind of bat whose head resembles that of a fox.

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    Comma splice

  • Question 10
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    Proper lighting is a necessity for good eyesight, but direct sunlight can damage eyesight.

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    Comma splice

  • Question 11
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Mosquitoes are found in various climates, they thrive in Alaska was well as in the tropics.

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    Comma splice

  • Question 12
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Once limited to the Western states, rodeos now enjoy a national popularity.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 13
    30 seconds
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    Because they are high in Vitamin A, both apricots and broccoli are nutritionally valuable foods.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 14
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    Kansas City calls itself the City of Fountains, its goal is to build a new public fountain every year.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 15
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Manila hemp rope remains very useful, although it is not as strong as nylon, it does stretch as much.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 16
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    Fiberglass makes excellent roofing, aluminum is also a popular material.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 17
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    Canoeing, one of America's favorite sports, can prove to be exciting and dangerous.

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    Correct

    Comma splice

  • Question 18
    30 seconds
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    Although some Texans do not like to admit it, Alaska is our largest state.

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    Comma splice

  • Question 19
    30 seconds
    Q.

    Getting the right to vote is one thing, using it is another.

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    Comma splice

  • Question 20
    30 seconds
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    Baking one's bread requires time, patience, and practice, these ingredients cannot be bought or borrowed.

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    Comma splice

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