Comma Splice Correction Worksheet
This worksheet helps 8th-grade students identify and correct comma splices in sentences, improving their grammar and mechanics skills.
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Read each section carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will help you identify and correct comma splices.
What is a Comma Splice?
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma. An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence. A comma alone is not strong enough to connect two independent clauses.
There are several ways to correct a comma splice:
1. Use a period to separate the two independent clauses into two sentences.
2. Use a semicolon to join the two independent clauses.
3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
4. Use a subordinating conjunction (e.g., because, although, since) to make one clause dependent.
Identify which sentence contains a comma splice.
1. Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
The cat purred contentedly, it rubbed against my leg.
The cat purred contentedly, and it rubbed against my leg.
The cat purred contentedly; it rubbed against my leg.
The cat purred contentedly. It rubbed against my leg.
2. Which sentence demonstrates a comma splice error?
She loves to read, especially mysteries.
The dog barked loudly, the mailman ran away.
Although it was raining, we still went for a walk.
He studied hard, so he passed the test.
Correct the comma splices in the following sentences using one of the methods discussed above. Write your corrected sentence on the line.
1. The storm raged outside, the power went out suddenly.
2. I love to hike, nature is so peaceful.
3. The movie was long, it had an interesting plot.
Rewrite the following sentences to eliminate the comma splice. You may choose any appropriate method.
1. The sun set, painting the sky with vibrant colors.
2. My alarm didn't go off, I missed my bus.
3. She finished her homework, then she watched television.
Determine if the following statements about comma splices are True or False.
1. A comma splice always involves two dependent clauses.
True
False
2. Using a semicolon is one way to correct a comma splice.
True
False