1. Grrrmar Warm-up: Comma Splice
Definition: the use of a comma to join two independent clauses (Wikipedia)
Example: I love English class, it’s easy for me.
I love English class. It’s easy for me.
I love English class; it’s easy for me.
I love English because it’s easy for me.
Application: Fix the following comma splices.
Megan read three novels last week, Sue read four short stories.
After the sixth inning, I went home, my family stayed.
While time often erases bad memories, my ex-girlfriend never forgets anything, she even remembers things that happened over five years ago.
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