COMPLETE SENTENCE OR COMMA SPLICE? 2

level: Advanced (C1-C2)

1. I might be able to help you, I'll let you know soon.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMMA SPLICE — two independent clauses joined only by a comma — needs a conjunction or a semicolon.

2. David came by looking for you, but you weren't home.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMPLETE — but is a coordinating conjunction — correctly joins two independent clauses.

3. It's raining, don't forget to bring an umbrella.

COMPLETE COMMA SPLICE

Correct answer: COMMA SPLICE — two independent clauses with only a comma — it's raining and don't forget are not connected properly.

4. Since it's raining, I'll drive you to work.

COMPLETE COMMA SPLICE

Correct answer: COMPLETE — since makes the first clause dependent — no comma splice.

5. My brother adopted a cat, and so did my parents.

COMPLETE COMMA SPLICE

Correct answer: COMPLETE — and is a coordinating conjunction — correctly joins the clauses.

6. Charlotte really wanted to go with her friends, but she got sick.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMPLETE — but is a coordinating conjunction — correctly joins the clauses.

7. I'm tired of the city, I can't wait to go camping.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMMA SPLICE — two independent clauses joined only by a comma — needs a conjunction or semicolon.

8. James is not in a good mood, his girlfriend left him.

COMPLETE COMMA SPLICE

Correct answer: COMMA SPLICE — two independent clauses joined only by a comma — his girlfriend left him needs a conjunction.

9. We were looking for the restaurant, but we couldn't find it.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMPLETE — but correctly joins two independent clauses.

10. It's going to be very hot this weekend, therefore, you should avoid spending a lot of time outside.

COMMA SPLICE COMPLETE

Correct answer: COMMA SPLICE — therefore is a conjunctive adverb — it cannot join two independent clauses with just a comma.

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