I. Fused Sentence and Comma Splice Errors: The following groups of words contain comma splice and fused sentence errors. Above the incorrect sentence, indicate by labelling it with the correct initials the nature of the error (comma splice – write CS – or fused sentence – write FS), and then write a correctly revised version of the sentence in the space provided, using a variety of techniques and sentence structures.
1. Fast-food restaurants are changing now they offer healthier food choices.
FS
Fast-food restaurants are changing. Now they offer healthier food choices.
2. My father is often grumpy early in the morning; however, he soon becomes cheerful after drinking a couple of cups of coffee.
Cs
My father is often grumpy early in the morning, but he soon becomes cheerful after drinking a couple of cups of coffee.
3. June is usually a month of nice weather it is also the most popular month for weddings.
FS
June is usually a month of nice weather. It is also the most popular month for weddings.
4. The elderly cat slept on the porch swing, she was enjoying the sunlight.
CS
The elderly cat slept on the porch swing; she was enjoying the sunlight.
5. I finally completed my English essay, now I must go to the library and begin research at once on my fifteen-page History term paper.
CS
I finally completed my English essay; now I must go to the library and begin research at once on my fifteen-page History term paper.
6. I almost got in an accident today, luckily at the last moment I swerved to avoid the car that had suddenly entered my lane.
CS
I almost got in an accident today; luckily at the last moment I swerved to avoid the car that had suddenly entered my lane.
7. My writing seems to be getting better I am spending less time correcting grammar mistakes.
FS
. My writing seems to be getting better because I am spending less time correcting grammar mistakes.
8. In the evenings, he often watched TV, even when reruns were the only programs being shown, she preferred to read instead.
. In the evenings, he often watched TV, even when reruns were the only programs being shown, she preferred to read instead.
9. My brother and his wife enjoy walking and hiking through the countryside they often go backpacking on their vacations.
10. Annick is a very dedicated musician she practices her instrument for 4 hours every evening.
Sentence Fragments: The following groups of words include fragments (sentences that lack either a subject or a main verb). Revise and write a corrected sentence below. Be sure to list the element of the sentence that is missing or problematic, as well.
1. With snow a metre deep in places and the snow plow not likely to go through for another hour.
2. Maria, opening the curtains to look out and noticing that it was going to be a beautiful day.
3. Fatima studied very hard. And, on the grades being announced, learned that she would graduate with high distinction.
4. The provincial champions had gathered for the national spelling bee. Dictionaries stamped on their brains and their heads teeming with stumpers like "disintermediation," "demesne" and "syncretism."
5. The unexpected warm weather causing the snow to thaw and the winter temperatures to recede.
6. The small boy sitting on the fire escape, dropping water balloons on the pedestrians below.
7. Until Rachel finally notices the toilet paper stuck to her shoe. She will continue to look ridiculous, despite wearing a very costly sequined gown.
8. Hidden in the bureau drawer underneath a pile of mismatched socks.
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9. And dashed through the downpour in terror as raindrops softened the hairspray shell holding her elaborate hairdo in place.
10. The unprepared student who was always begging for an extra pencil and a couple sheets of blank paper.
9. FS. My brother and his wife enjoy walking and hiking through the countryside. They often go backpacking on their vacations.
10. Annick is a very dedicated musician; she practices her instrument for 4 hours every evening. FS.
1. The snow plow not likely to go through for another hour, with snow a metre deep in some places.
2. Maria opened the curtains to look out and notice that it was going to be a beautiful day.
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I. Fused Sentence and Comma Splice Errors: The following groups of words contain comma splice and...
Sentence Fragments: The following groups of words include fragments (sentences that lack either a subject or a main verb). Revise and write a corrected sentence below. Be sure to list the element of the sentence that is missing or problematic, as well. 1. With snow a metre deep in places and the snow plow not likely to go through for another hour. The snow plow not likely to go through for another hour, with snow a metre deep in some places. 2. Maria,...
. Sentence Fragments: The following groups of words include fragments (sentences that lack either a subject or a main verb). Revise and write a corrected sentence below. Be sure to list the element of the sentence that is missing or problematic, as well. The unexpected warm weather causing the snow to thaw and the winter temperatures to recede. 6. The small boy sitting on the fire escape, dropping water balloons on the pedestrians below. 7. Until Rachel finally notices the toilet...
Sentence Fragments: The following groups of words include fragments (sentences that lack either a subject or a main verb). Revise and write a corrected sentence below. Be sure to list the element of the sentence that is missing or problematic, as well. 5. The unexpected warm weather causing the snow to thaw and the winter temperatures to recede. 6. The small boy sitting on the fire escape, dropping water balloons on the pedestrians below. 7. Until Rachel finally notices the...
Sentence Fragments: The following groups of words include fragments (sentences that lack either a subject or a main verb). Revise and write a corrected sentence below. Be sure to list the element of the sentence that is missing or problematic, as well. 3. Fatima studied very hard. And, on the grades being announced, learned that she would graduate with high distinction. 4. The provincial champions had gathered for the national spelling bee. Dictionaries stamped on their brains and their heads...