This is a comma splice, the two main clauses are joined by a comma.

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This is a comma splice, the two main clauses are joined by a comma. Comma Splicing Huh? A comma splice is where you join two sentences without using the correct punctuation. This is a comma splice, the two main clauses are joined by a comma.

to get the expected standard! Uh … so what?! You need to get it right to get the expected standard!

Top tips to fix a comma splice: The alien pointed his ray gun, he was going to shoot. Split the sentence into two separate sentences, using a full stop. Use a semi-colon. Use a connective. The alien pointed his ray gun. He was going to shoot. The alien pointed his ray gun; he was going to shoot. The alien pointed his ray gun and he was going to shoot.

Top tips to fix a comma splice: Charlie kicked the door, he was fed up. Split the sentence into two separate sentences, using a full stop. Use a semi-colon. Use a connective. Charlie kicked the door. He was fed up. Charlie kicked the door; he was fed up. Charlie kicked the door because he was fed up.

Over to you: The room was dark, the smell was damp. Inside there was a screeching noise, Ali was scared. She could see the clouds and fog were beginning to build up, she didn’t know what to do. She tried to shake it off but it wouldn’t, it was clinging on for dear life. It was dark and cold on the other side of the door, Ali shivered in fear. My legs felt like jelly, my throat hurt. A light switched on, a strong tingle went down the back of her neck. I slowly opened the door, when the door was half way open, I started to scream.