I found Grammar Girl’s Comma Splice Episode very helpful. I didn’t know what a comma splice was before listening and reading her advice about them. I now understand that comma splices are considered comma mistakes. I learned a few things that I didn’t know before that episode.
I learned that commas shouldn’t be used to divide, what could be two separate sentences. I know that I have made the mistake of using a comma when I should have been using a period or a semi-colon. I have over used commas in the past for exactly that reason. I didn’t fully understand what commas were for, until now.
The next time I write a paper, I will be more conscience of comma splices. I will be more careful not to add a comma where it doesn’t belong. Commas are meant to give better meaning to a sentence by adding a pause and to prevent confusion. I now realize that periods and semi-colons are made for the same reason. I need to be sure that I am using the right punctuation for its originally intended purpose. I will look deeper into my writings, and make sure that I don’t make anymore comma splice offenses. I will add either a period or a semicolon in the spots necessary. I can also add a coordinating conjunction after a comma, if it makes sense within the sentence.
Looking back at my previous essays, I notice there were times that I made comma splice mistakes. The article by Grammar Girl will hopefully prevent anymore major mistakes in the future, on my part. Her proofreading tips will also help me catch future comma splices. I have found each episode to be a great learning experience and very helpful for my writing skills.
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