A “comma splice” error can be corrected through:


The use of a full stop, in place of a comma


Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma


Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses


All of the above

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The correct answer is "All of the above."

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without an appropriate conjunction. Here are the ways to correct it:

  1. The use of a full stop, in place of a comma - You can separate the two independent clauses into two distinct sentences.

  2. Inserting a suitable conjunction after the comma - You can add a conjunction (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) after the comma to properly connect the clauses.

  3. Using a semi-colon instead of the comma, to join two independent clauses - A semi-colon can be used to connect two closely related independent clauses.

Therefore, all mentioned methods effectively correct a comma splice.