No, a comma will not work because it creates a comma splice. Either use a period and start a new sentence, or use a semi-colon. A third option is to use a coordinating conjunction with the comma. The final option would be a subordinating conjunction, although you have rather limited possible choices with these two particular clauses.I gave him a box, inside the box was a gift.
Is a comma a good way to connect these two sentence? If not, how can I make changesofto it?
I can't help envisioning a mother saying to her daughter 'Pandora, whatever you do, don't open that box your Uncle Zeus gave you.
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