The comma splice.
The comma splice is one of the most frequent mistakes made when using a
comma. The comma splice occurs when a comma is used to connect two
independent clauses.
In this example the two clauses make sense on their own. Connecting them with
a comma is incorrect
Jim usually gets on with everybody, he is an understanding person.
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