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I have a question regarding comma splices. I'm trying to learn more about comma splices and how to remove them from some work I am doing. I understand the basics regarding them but I have a questio...
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2019-12-08T03:57:49Z (almost 5 years ago)
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Sean
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2019-12-08T03:57:49Z (almost 5 years ago)
I have a question regarding comma splices. I'm trying to learn more about comma splices and how to remove them from some work I am doing. I understand the basics regarding them but I have a question regarding a possibly more complex example. It is hard to describe the situation so perhaps an example (based on the plight of the poor Razzies :P) will do: > It had been a thousand years since the Razzies had known the horrors of the king's might, a thousand years since he had sailed across the ocean with his vast armies and claimed their lands for himself. In this situation would it be better to use a semi-colon instead of the comma? I am struggling because I am not entirely positive that they are two independent clauses. If I separate them with a period they do not seem to make as much sense. Apologies if this is a silly question. I am just trying to make sure I learn the rules as best as I can. Thanks!
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2015-01-12T00:21:58Z (almost 10 years ago)
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