Use a comma before the coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses (L.5.2 deepened)
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~8 min
eng.g5.s.ex_14
Comma Splice Fix
Prompt
Identify the comma splice in each of 5 provided sentences and fix using one of 3 methods (FANBOYS / semicolon / split). Mark fix method.
How it's presented
mode
handwriting
paper
single line g5
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
5 comma splices identified5 fixes appliedFix method named for each
Hints
- Test: is each side an INDEPENDENT clause (subject+verb+complete)?
- Three fixes available: add FANBOYS, change to semicolon, or split.
Misconceptions to watch
- Adds comma to compound subject/predicate (not a splice)
- Uses semicolon for everything
Used in lessons