Form 10: Semicolons vs. Commas in Compound Sentences

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   Which sentence uses a comma correctly with a coordinating conjunction?

2. MultiChoice

   When should you use a comma instead of a semicolon between two independent clauses?

3. MultiChoice

   Which sentence correctly joins independent clauses without a conjunction?

4. MultiChoice

   What error occurs when a comma joins two independent clauses without a conjunction?

5. MultiChoice

   Which sentence correctly uses a comma before 'and'?

6. MultiChoice

   Select the sentence that avoids a comma splice by using a semicolon.

7. MultiChoice

   Which combination of punctuation and words can correctly join two simple independent clauses?

8. MultiChoice

   Which sentence correctly uses a comma with 'so'?

9. MultiChoice

   Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon without 'so'?

10. MultiChoice

    Choose the sentence that correctly uses a comma with 'and'.

11. MultiChoice

    Choose the sentence that correctly uses a semicolon instead of 'comma + and'.

12. MultiChoice

    How do you correct the comma splice in: 'It was hot outside, we went for a swim.' without adding a conjunction?