In written English usage, a comma splice or comma fault[1][2] is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. For example:
It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.[a]
The comma splice is sometimes used in literary writing to convey a particular mood of informality. It is usually considered an error in English writing style. Some authorities on English usage consider comma splices appropriate in limited situations, such as informal writing or with short similar phrases.[4][5]
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