Comma Splice Correction Worksheet
Identify and correct comma splices in sentences for Grade 6 ELA students.
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Comma Splice Correction
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Read each sentence carefully. If the sentence contains a comma splice, rewrite it correctly using one of the methods we discussed (period, semicolon, or coordinating conjunction). If the sentence is already correct, write 'Correct'.
1. The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away.
2. I love to read books, my favorite genre is fantasy.
3. She went to the store, she bought milk and bread.
4. The rain poured down, the streets were flooded.
5. He studied hard for the test, he passed with flying colors.
6. My sister likes to sing, I prefer to dance.
7. Which of the following sentences is written correctly?
The sun is shining, I will go outside.
The sun is shining; I will go outside.
The sun is shining I will go outside.
The sun is shining, so I will go outside.
8. Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
We went to the park, and we played on the swings.
She likes apples; he prefers oranges.
The movie was long, it was also very exciting.
He finished his homework, then he watched TV.
9. A comma splice occurs when two are joined only by a comma.
10. To correct a comma splice, you can use a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.
11. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure to include at least one sentence that initially contains a comma splice, then rewrite the entire paragraph correctly, fixing the comma splice.