A comma splice is the error of using a comma to link two
complete sentences:
You CAN link two complete sentences with FANBOYS: for, and,
nor, but, or, yet, so:
McMahon drives an Infiniti M37, but he likes the similar
styling on the Nissan Maxima.
Terrel Owens plays for the Bills, and already he is causing a
controversy with his petulant, contumacious behavior.
The problem with comma splices arises when we use conjunctive
adverbs between the two complete sentences. Some common conjunctive adverbs:
however, moreover, instead, in contrast, additionally
McMahon is a vegetarian, however, he fattens himself up with
mozzarella pesto mushroom pizza with extra thick, soft doughy crust.
McMahon doesn’t eat turkey on Thanksgiving, instead he eats a
garden burger.
The Maxima borrows styling cues from the Infiniti, its fender flares suggest the luxury of the
Infiniti G37.
A sentence fragment is an incomplete thought expressed in a
phrase or a dependent clause.
While waiting for McMahon’s lecture during the afternoon
English 1C class. A fly buzzed around Beatrice’s head.
The Infiniti M37 costs $10,000 more than the similarly styled
Maxima. Since the M37 lavishes the driver with far more creature comforts.
The Infiniti M37 should retail for about $50,000. Which is a
considerable increase over its predecessor, the M35.
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