How to Identify and Fix a Comma Splice | Common Grammar Mistakes

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Today we will learn about a common grammar mistake called the “comma splice.”

A comma splice occurs when you incorrectly join two independent clauses---clauses that can be complete sentences on their own---together with a single comma, like so:

Gina is a terrific student, she always completes her homework on time.
The wind has been blowing all day, it’s so loud!

As you can see, the comma has joined independent clauses together. The wind has been blowing all day is a complete sentence by itself and so is the clause it’s so loud.

Unfortunately, commas are not able to join two independent clauses by themselves; they need some help.

Here are some ways to fix a comma splice:

Pair the comma with a coordinating conjunction. Our sentence would then look like this: The wind has been blowing all day, and it’s so loud!

Replace the comma with a semicolon (as long as the clauses are related!): The wind has been blowing all day; it’s so loud!

Replace the comma with a period to create two simple sentences: Gina is a terrific student. She always completes her homework on time.

You can also replace the comma with a subordinating conjunction: Gina is a terrific student because she always completes her homework on time.

I hope this helps next time you spot a comma splice. Goodbye, everyone! See you next time!