Find & fix comma splices — two independent clauses joined only by a comma.
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📖 Learn: Comma Splice explained
A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma. Independent clauses have a subject + verb and can stand alone.
✖️ Wrong:I like tea, it is refreshing. ✔️ Fixed:I like tea. It is refreshing. (period) or I like tea; it is refreshing. (semicolon) or I like tea, for it is refreshing. (conjunction)
15 examples of comma splices
The sun is shining, we should go out.
She loves reading, she has many books.
He finished his work, he went home.
I enjoy hiking, it keeps me fit.
We were late, the movie already started.
She speaks three languages, she is multilingual.
He didn't study, he failed the exam.
I called you, you didn't answer.
They arrived early, they got good seats.
She is kind, everyone likes her.
The car broke down, we had to walk.
I love music, it makes me happy.
He was tired, he went to bed.
She wrote a poem, it was beautiful.
We missed the bus, we took a taxi.
🧠 Quiz: Identify comma splices
Which sentences contain a comma splice? (click to select)