True or False
A comma splice happens when two dependent clauses are combined
False, when two independent clauses are combined
I went to the store, I bought a can of coke.
replace the comma with “and”, a period, or a semicolon
A comma splice can only be fixed by making two separate sentences
False, can also use a semi colon or conjuction
The students handed in their papers, the teacher graded them.
replace comma with “and” or “so”, a period, or a semicolon
Comma splices are never okay in writing
False, can be used in less formal writing
She is a great singer, she can sing opera.
replace the comma with “and”, a period or a semicolon.
Koala bears are not actually bears, they are marsupials.
Change the comma to a semicolon
After the sixth inning, I went home.
No change needed