Comma Splices and run-on sentences
commonly confused words
Punctuation
Essay Checklist
Cat Facts from Ms. Resha
100

Correct this sentence (if needed) and identify if it's a run-on sentence or comma splice:

"I woke up late I missed the bus."

"I woke up late, so I missed the bus."
or
"I woke up late; I missed the bus"

100

identify the correct usage of these commonly confused words:
"its vs. it's"

its is a possessive pronoun that shows ownership or possession. It is used to indicate that something belongs to or is associated with "it." 

it's is a contraction that means "It is" or "it has"

100

What punctuation belongs in this sentence:
"I like reading a book before bed but I can't stay up too late."

"I like reading a book before bed, but I can't stay up too late

100

The three main parts of an essay

What is Introduction, Body, and Conclusion

100
The president who owned 4 cats during their presidency

What is Abraham Lincoln

200

Correct this sentence (if needed) and identify if it's a run-on sentence or comma splice:

"I finished my work early, I decided to go for a walk." 

"I finished my work early, so I decided to go for a walk."
or
"I finished my work early; I decided to go for a walk."

200

identify the correct usage of these commonly confused words:
"your vs you're"

"Your" is a possessive adjective that shows ownership or belonging.

"You're" is a contraction of "you are." 

200

"I need to finish my essay by tomorrow I'll be working on it all evening."

"I need to finish my essay by tomorrow; I'll be working on it all evening."

200

Where does a citation go in the body paragraph of an essay?

What is After the quote, before the period

200

The oldest cat to ever live, who lived to be 38 years old

What is Creme Puff

300

Correct this sentence (if needed) and identify if it's a run-on sentence or comma splice:

"I have a lot of work to do today, I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it all." 

"I have a lot of work to do today, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it all."
Or
"I have a lot of work to do today; I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish it all."

300

identify the correct usage of these commonly confused words:
"There vs Their vs They're"

There (adverb): in or at that place.

Their (pronoun): belonging to them. 

They're (contraction): they are.

300

Where does all punctuation go?
"The recipe called for three ingredients flour sugar and eggs."

"The recipe called for three ingredients: flour, sugar, and eggs."

300

What font, font size, and spacing are used in MLA format?

What is Times New Roman, 12pt font, and double-spaced

300

The oldest pet cat ever discovered was discovered in Cyprus how long ago?

What is 9,500 years ago

400

Correct this sentence (if needed) and identify if it's a run-on sentence or comma splice:

"I went to the store to buy some groceries, then I went home to cook dinner."

No change is needed, "Then" is acting as a conjunction and it separating two independent clauses

400

identify the correct usage of these commonly confused words:
"Effect vs Affect"

Effect (noun): a result or outcome of something.
Example: "The new policy had a positive effect on employee morale."

Affect (verb): to influence or produce a change in something.
Example: "The weather can affect my mood."

400

On January 18th 2024 Tofu was formally adopted in Franklin Tennessee.

On January 18th, 2024, Tofu was formally adopted in Franklin, Tennessee.

400

What needs to be listed in the top left-hand corner at the beginning of your essay?

What is Name, Teacher's Name, Class Name, and Date

400

The Hungarian word for "Quotation Marks" literally translates to this in English

What is "Cat Claws"

500

Correct this sentence (if needed) and identify if it's a run-on sentence or comma splice:

""I enjoy cooking, it relaxes me." 

No change is needed, "It relaxes me" is not an independent clause!

500

identify the correct usage of these commonly confused words:
"Than vs. Then"

Than (conjunction): used in making comparisons.
Example: "She is taller than her brother."

Then (adverb): at that time; next in order of time.
Example: "We went to the store, and then we went to the park."

500

"I have a lot of work to do this weekend however I'm planning to take a break on Sunday."

"I have a lot of work to do this weekend; however, I'm planning to take a break on Sunday."

500

How are works cited pages formatted?

What is Title centered, listed alphabetically, and indented at the second line
500

The cat who was the mayor of a small Alaskan town for 30 years

What is Stubbs?