📝 Created by: El Arby Ameur | 📅 August 2026 | 🌐 lesson.tn
⚠️ Comma Splice: What It Is and How to Fix It
What is a comma splice?
A comma splice happens when you join two independent clauses with only a comma. ❌ I like coffee, she likes tea.
How to fix a comma splice (3 ways)
1. Use a period: I like coffee. She likes tea. 2. Use a semicolon: I like coffee; she likes tea. 3. Use a conjunction: I like coffee, but she likes tea.
More examples
❌ It was raining, we stayed inside.
✅ It was raining, so we stayed inside.
✅ It was raining; we stayed inside.
✅ It was raining. We stayed inside.
💡 Remember: A comma alone is not strong enough to join two complete sentences. Use a period, semicolon, or conjunction + comma.