Comma splice
Use of a comma to join independent clauses / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Comma splice?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
In written English usage, a comma splice or comma fault[1][2] is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. For example:
It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.[lower-alpha 1]
The comma splice is sometimes used in literary writing to convey a particular mood of informality. It is usually considered an error in English writing style. Some authorities on English usage consider comma splices appropriate in limited situations, such as informal writing or with short similar phrases.[4][5]