1. Comma Splices

2. Comma Splices
The incorrect use of a comma to join two independent clauses
Example: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.

3. Fix # 1 Make the sentence into two separate sentences.
Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night. We then get to enjoy everything we make together.

4. Fix # 2
Add a semicolon between the two sentences if the sentences are closely related.
Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night; we then get to enjoy everything we make together.

5. Fix #3
Revise the sentence and add subordinating conjunction in front of the sentence.
Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
Correct: Since my family bakes together nearly every night, we get to enjoy everything we make together.

6. Fix # 4
Use a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb (therefore, then, however, consequently, etc.)
Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
Correct:My family bakes together nearly every night; then, we get to enjoy everything we make together.

7. Fix # 5 Add a conjunction (FANBOYS) and a comma
Incorrect: My family bakes together nearly every night, we then get to enjoy everything we make together.
Correct: My family bakes together nearly every night, and we get to enjoy everything we make together.