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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences - Exercise 4

Directions: Use semicolons and/or commas to revise each comma splice or fused sentence into a correct compound sentence. If the sentence is already correct, write "correct" in the box beneath it. When you have completed the exercise, click on the "Check My Work" button to view the correct answers.

1.  I read the question too quickly, as a result, I gave the wrong answer.



2.  Griffin set up a new website it combined creativity with ease of use.



3.  We rented a house at the beach, however, only four people agreed to contribute.



4.  The new stereo sounds wonderful, but it is too big for this small space.



5.  The new stereo sounds wonderful, but it is too big for this small space.



6.  Meredith looked at the cartoon, then a wide smile broke out on her face.



7.  When he came to the stop sign, Bill made a sharp left hand turn.



8.  Grandpa slept in a chair by the fire, I hated to wake him.



9.  The weather forecast is calling for heavy rain, therefore, we cancelled the picnic.



10.  No one answered the door, but the visitor left a note anyway.



           

 

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