Would you please tell me what is a comma splice? May I have some examples, please?
Kind regards,
Hela
comma splice
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Re: comma splice
A comma splice is when you join two sentences with a comma instead of a full stop. See example below.
Most people believe education is essential, while they hold this belief, they do not take their education seriously.
Correction: Most people believe education is essential. While they hold this belief, they do not take their education seriously.
Most people believe education is essential, while they hold this belief, they do not take their education seriously.
Correction: Most people believe education is essential. While they hold this belief, they do not take their education seriously.
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Re: comma splice
Thank you, klbswanson ! :)