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.
My father works at Fair Oaks Pharmacy, he also works at the Dinosaur Farm.
All over the country, people sell products over the internet, these people are making impressive profits.
Hunter Mayo is a talented woodworker, he also turned in his essay well before the due date.
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