Learn how to identify and fix comma splices in English writing with these four methods: separate into two sentences with a period, add a semicolon, add a coordinating conjunction, or add a subordinating conjunction. ▶ Order my Punctuation Rules eBook for more practice: https://sparkleenglish.podia.com/basi...

A comma splice is an error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined together using only a comma. This is incorrect because a comma isn't strong enough to combine two independent clauses. There are many ways to fix comma splices which you will learn in this English punctuation lesson.

At the end of the lesson, there will be a short practice session. You must identify and correct the comma splices in two paragraphs using any of the methods taught in this lesson.

Chapters:
00:00 What is a comma splice?
01:20 Method 1: Add a period
01:55 Method 2: Add a semicolon
03:25 Method 3: Add a coordinating conjunction
04:25 Method 4: Add a subordinating conjunction
06:00 Quiz
06:55 Answers

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