Correcting Common Comma Splice Errors in Writing
Learn how to identify and fix comma splices with helpful examples and guidelines. Understand the incorrect use of commas to join independent clauses and discover multiple solutions such as separating sentences, using semicolons, adding conjunctions, or employing conjunctive adverbs. Enhance your writing skills and ensure proper punctuation usage with these practical corrections.
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COMMA SPLICES The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses Example: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
FIX # 1 Make the sentence into two separate sentences. Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together. Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night. We then get to enjoy everything we make together.
FIX # 2 Add a semicolon between the two sentences if the sentences are closely related. Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together. Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night; we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
FIX #3 Revise the sentence and add subordinating conjunction in front of the sentence. Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together. Correct:Since my family bakes together nearly every night, we get to enjoy everything we make together.
FIX # 4 Use a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (therefore, then, however, consequently, etc.) Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together. Correct:My family bakes together nearly every night; then, we get to enjoy everything we make together.
FIX # 5 Add a conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together. Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night, and we get to enjoy everything we make together.
