Question 1: Identify the sentence in the passage that contains a comma splice.

Answer: The sentence with the comma splice is: 'It was a holiday to remember, and I hope to go back again next year.'

Question 2: Explain why the sentence with the comma splice is considered incorrect.

Answer: Because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma, creating a comma splice.

Question 3: Rewrite the sentence to correct the comma splice using appropriate punctuation.

Answer: It was a holiday to remember, and I hope to go back again next year.

Question 4: Which of the following punctuation marks can be used to correct a comma splice? [a] Semicolon [b] Period [c] Coordinating conjunction [d] All of the above

Answer: d) All of the above

Question 5: Provide an example of a sentence with a comma splice.

Answer: She loves to read, she often visits the library.

Question 6: Identify the error in the following sentence: 'The sky was clear, the stars were shining bright.'

Answer: It contains a comma splice; it joins two independent clauses with a comma.

Question 7: Create a corrected version of the sentence: 'She studies hard, she wants to succeed.'

Answer: She studies hard, and she wants to succeed.

Question 1: Write a revised version of the paragraph, ensuring all comma splices are corrected. Use appropriate punctuation and sentence structure.

Answer: James was excited about the concert. He had been waiting months for this event, and his friends were coming too. They arrived early to get good seats, and the music started after sunset. Everyone had a great time, and the energy was fantastic.

Question 2: List three different ways to fix a comma splice in a sentence.

Answer: Using a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or splitting into two sentences with a period.