Comma Splices- are independent clauses that have not been joined correctly.  An independent clause is a word that can stand alone as a sentence.

  1. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone, but they are essential for the hearing-impaired.
  2. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone; however they are essential for the hearing-impaired.
  3. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone. They are essential for the hearing-impaired.
  4. Gestures are a means of communication for everyone; they are essential for the hearing-impaired.
  • Although gestures are a means of communication for everyone, they are essential for the hearing-impaired.
  1. The paramedic asked where I was hurt, and as soon as I motioned toward my pain, he cut up the leg of my favorite pair of designer jeans.

Capitalize months and places
  • february----February
  • march------March
  • april--------April
  • cincinnati-Cincinnati
  • ohio--------Ohio
The corrections are the ones that are in bold, underline,  and in italics

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