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Avoiding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Avoiding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Two simple sentences joined together can form another kind of sentence: a compound sentence.
When building compound sentences there are two errors that can occur.
Error #1: Comma splice
This is when writers try to separate the two simple sentences in a compound sentence with only a comma.
A comma isn’t effective enough as a punctuation mark to efficiently separate two simple sentences alone.
Error #2: Fused sentences
This is when writers join two simple sentences together without using any punctuation between them.
This causes a “fuse” and creates an incorrect compound sentence.
Three ways to fix a fused sentence and a comma splice:
Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction that fits well.
Example: Jessica went to the mall her mom went to get her hair done.
Why is it incorrect?
There are no punctuation marks separating the sentences.
Correction: Jessica went to the mall, and her mom went to get her hair done.
Place a semicolon between the two simple sentences.
Example: Jessica went to the mall, her mom went to get her hair done.
Why is it incorrect?
The comma is at an awkward spot, and it disrupts the flow of the sentence.
Correction: Jessica went to the mall; her mom went to get her hair done.
Add the necessary punctuation and conjunctive adverb.
Example: Jessica went to the mall her mom went to get her hair done.
Why is it incorrect?
There are no punctuation marks separating the sentences.
Correction: Jessica went to the mall, and her mom went to get her hair done.
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