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The report is finished, I will send it this afternoon.
GRAMMAR RULES / COMMA SPLICE
Comma Splice Checker: Examples & Fixes
A comma splice happens when two complete sentences are joined with only a comma.
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THE RULE
Comma Splice
QUICK EXPLANATIONIf both sides can stand alone as complete sentences, a comma by itself is not enough to join them.Use the examples below to see the difference in context.
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EXAMPLE
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Revised
The report is finished, and I will send it this afternoon.
Why the revision works
“The report is finished” and “I will send it this afternoon” are both independent clauses. Add a coordinating conjunction, use a semicolon, or split them into separate sentences.
FIX IT
Three checks to make in your own sentence.
- Add a coordinating conjunction such as and, but, so, or yet.
- Use a semicolon when the two ideas are closely related.
- Split the clauses into two sentences when each idea deserves its own emphasis.
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FAQ
Comma Splice questions.
What is a comma splice?+
A comma splice joins two independent clauses with only a comma.
Is every comma between clauses wrong?+
No. A comma can correctly join clauses when it is paired with a coordinating conjunction or used in another valid construction.
How can I check a comma splice?+
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