Four Ways to Repair a Comma Splice
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Four Ways to Repair a Comma Splice" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core L.7.2. A 6th grader who is already steady on punctuation can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
2 pages in this set
7th grade grammar worksheet: rewrite comma splices with a period, a semicolon, a conjunction or a subordinate clause. Answer key included. Part of our commas practice punctuation collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Teach comma splices and coordinate adjectives first, then use the two-page mixed review as a check. The rule box on the review sheet works as a reference.
What students will practice
- Students will recognize a comma splice.
- Students will repair a comma splice with a period, semicolon, comma and conjunction or subordinate clause.
- Students will use the repair named for each sentence.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Language · 7th Grade
Standard: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
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FAQ
How do I use this commas practice worksheet?
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Teach comma splices and coordinate adjectives first, then use the two-page mixed review as a check. The rule box on the review sheet works as a reference.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Rewrite comma splices with a period, a semicolon, a conjunction or a subordinate clause. A comma splice is an error in which two complete sentences are joined with only a comma. The directions on the page read: Each sentence below is a comma splice. Rewrite it on the 2 lines, using the repair named in bold. The table shows all four repairs. An answer key is included.
Can I use this commas practice worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade punctuation, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do you fix a comma splice?
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Replace the comma with a period, add a semicolon, add a comma and a conjunction, or turn one part into a subordinate clause. Four Ways to Repair a Comma Splice names the repair in bold for each sentence.
How do you tell coordinate adjectives from cumulative adjectives?
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Try the and test and the swap test. If and fits between the adjectives and their order can be reversed, they are coordinate and take a comma. Cumulative adjectives fail both tests and take none.
What reasons for commas does the mixed review cover?
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The five rules are coordinate adjectives, an introductory phrase, a nonrestrictive clause, an appositive and direct address. Students add the commas and write the letter of the rule they used.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Punctuation |
| Standard | L.7.2 |
| Pages | 2 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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