Comma Splices

a comma that joins two independent clauses.

a commas that joins two dependent clauses.

a question mark.

a comma.

Making two separate sentences

using a colon :

Using a semicolon ;

Using a comma and a FANBOY (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot, he launched the kite successfully.

Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot; he launched the kite successfully.

Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot,so he launched the kite successfully.

Jake attached the long tail using a larks-head knot; thus, he launched the kite successfully.

After dinner, we went for a walk.

She is a great singer, she performs in a band.

If you study hard, you will pass the exam.

He quickly finished his meal, for he was late for the meeting.

The teacher explained the concept, the students understood immediately.

We could go to the museum, or we could go to the aquarium.

It’s nearly time to leave, pack your bags.

She didn’t see the stop sign, she kept driving.

He enjoys painting, his work is very impressive.

She didn't want to go, however, she had already promised.

They planned to meet at noon, they arrived early.

It was a difficult decision, but he knew it was the right one.

I was late to meeting for worship; I got yelled at by TASQUE.

I was late to meeting for worship. I got yelled at by TASQUE

No Change

I was late to meeting for worship, and I got yelled at by TASQUE.

The class wanted to to to lunch they were forbidden

No Change

The class wanted to go to lunch; they were forbidden.

The class wanted to go to lunch but they were forbidden.

No Change

Mr. Herceg's car was locked; he couldn't find the keys.

Mr. Herceg's car was locked he couldn't find the keys.

Mr. Herceg's car was locked and he couldn't find the keys.

Comma Splice

Fused Run-On

Complete Sentence

Fragment