If you fail to use both a comma and a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence, you may create a
A) comma splice.
B) run-on sentence.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question

If you fail to use both a comma and a coordinating conjunction in a compound sentence, you may create a
A) comma splice.
B) run-on sentence.
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma. A run-on sentence occurs when two independent clauses are joined with no punctuation or conjunction.

If You Fail to Use Both a Comma and a Coordinating