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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Comma Splices

English
Year 9
6 questions
~12 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting comma splices within sentences, aimed at Year 9 students studying Sentence Boundaries in English.

Topics covered:

#English
#Grammar & SPaG
#Sentence Boundaries
#Comma Splices

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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Comma Splices

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Grade Year 9
A

Understanding Comma Splices

During the Victorian era, Britain underwent significant social and industrial change. Many regions experienced rapid growth, and new inventions transformed everyday life. However, not everyone benefited equally from these developments. Some communities remained impoverished, struggling to keep up with the pace of change. The period was marked by both innovation and inequality.

1.
Identify any comma splices in the passage above.
[2 marks]
B

Recognising Comma Splices

Select the sentence that contains a comma splice from the options below.
1.
Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice?
Aa) The teacher entered the room, and the students sat quietly.
Bb) It was a cold, rainy day, but we still went for a walk.
Cc) She wanted to buy a new dress, she didn't have enough money.
Dd) The play was over, and the audience clapped.
C

Correcting Comma Splices

Rewrite the sentences below to correct the comma splices.
1.
Correct the following sentence: "The sun set beautifully, the sky turned orange."
[3 marks]
2.
Rewrite this sentence to fix the comma splice: "He studied hard, he still failed the exam."
[3 marks]
D

Analysis of Sentence Structure

The film was exciting, everyone was on the edge of their seats.

Analyze the following sentence and explain why it is a comma splice.
1.
Identify what makes this sentence a comma splice.
[2 marks]
E

Creative Writing: Sentence Correction

London is a vibrant city, it has many famous landmarks. The River Thames flows through the city, it is an important part of London's history. Visitors enjoy the theatres and museums, they come from all over the world.

1.
Rewrite the paragraph with correct punctuation to eliminate comma splices.

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Created
1/1/2026
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