A worksheet on comma splices aimed at a 20 minute intervention session. Part of a wider series of intervention lessons. A bundle is a package of resources grouped together to teach a particular topic, ...

The comma splice is a very challenging aspect of grammar. This lesson explains why this might be so with examples and small quizzes to frequently test understanding. Teacher-analysis of various ...

I am compelled to respond to Alan Warhaftig’s online Commentary “No Wiz at Grammar” (Sept. 24, 2007). While many of his criticisms of the grammar and punctuation J.K. Rowling uses in her most recent ...

An error known as a comma splice (or comma fault) results when a comma is mistakenly placed between two independent clauses that are not joined by a coordinating ...

SEVERAL months ago I w as surprised to see Arnold Zwicky, a linguist, use a comma splice. A few commenters took me to task for being over-picky. The question came up again in the comments several days ...