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Comma Splice

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A comma splice happens when two complete sentences are joined with only a comma.

Course connection

PSAT Reading and Writing

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5 Must Know Facts For Your Next Test

  1. Comma Splice appears across 1 PSAT guide as a remediation concept.
  2. If both sides can stand alone as sentences, a comma by itself is not enough.

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