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Correct Comma Splice with Example

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Correct Comma Splice with Example
Miss i need your help on fixing comma splices, and we’re a bit confused. Could you check this sentence :

-- > I love reading, I don’t have much time for it these days.
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Vic C
Vic C
Viktor_Curcic - Tutor account
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Serbia

Hi! This sentence is a classic example of a comma splice because two independent clauses are joined by a comma instead of a proper conjunction or punctuation. Here's how you can fix it:

  1. Separate into two sentences:
    • I love reading. I don’t have much time for it these days.
  2. Use a semicolon:
    • I love reading; I don’t have much time for it these days.
  3. Add a conjunction:
    • I love reading, but I don’t have much time for it these days.
  4. Rephrase with a subordinating conjunction:
    • Although I love reading, I don’t have much time for it these days.

Each option depends on how you want the sentence to flow. I hope this helps!

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