Comma splices and run-on sentences are common grammatical errors that can make your writing unclear. Let's break down the difference between them.
A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined together by only a comma. An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence.
Example: I went to the store, I bought some milk.
A run-on sentence (also known as a fused sentence) occurs when two independent clauses are joined together without any punctuation or conjunction.
Example: I went to the store I bought some milk.
| Feature | Comma Splice | Run-On Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Definition | Two independent clauses joined by a comma alone. | Two independent clauses joined without any punctuation or conjunction. |
| Punctuation | Incorrect use of a comma. | Absence of punctuation. |
| Conjunction | No coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or). | No coordinating conjunction. |
| Example | She loves to read, she reads every night. | She loves to read she reads every night. |
| Correction Methods | Add a coordinating conjunction (e.g., and, but, or), use a semicolon, make two separate sentences. | Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction, use a semicolon, make two separate sentences. |
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