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What is an example of a sentence that contains comma splice?

The dog barked loudly, the cat hissed back.

Explanation:

* This sentence has two independent clauses (complete sentences) joined only by a comma.

* This is incorrect because a comma is not strong enough to join two independent clauses.

How to fix it:

* Use a semicolon: The dog barked loudly; the cat hissed back.

* Use a coordinating conjunction: The dog barked loudly, and the cat hissed back.

* Make one clause dependent: When the dog barked loudly, the cat hissed back.

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