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Punctuation (Avoiding Comma Splicing) 01

'Chess takes ages to finish because it is very difficult' is a good use of English. Don't be tempted to write 'Chess takes ages to finish, it is very difficult' because this is known as comma splicing.

Punctuation (Avoiding Comma Splicing) 01

Do not use 'comma splices' to link two sentences. Use a connective (conjunction) or a semi-colon, e.g. 'The school is big and it has two halls', not 'The school is big, it has two halls' - this is not good English! Connect the following sentences:

This quiz is VERY hard because sometimes just one letter is wrong. Make sure you look at every letter to see if it is a capital!

Which of these options do you prefer?

  1. The tent is large. Four people can sleep in it.

  2. I have lost my book. My name is on the front of it.

  3. The bag is blue. It has a pocket for my wallet.

  4. I can't use that printer. The ink has dried out.

  5. Their garden is large. It even has a tennis court.

  6. The house is huge. It has three floors.

  7. This ball is suitable for basketball. It bounces well.

  8. The mirror is lovely. It is a special offer.

  9. My brother is the eldest of us. He is twenty years old.

  10. The game takes ages to finish. It is very difficult.

Quiz written by Sue Daish

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