Correcting Fused Sentences and Comma Splices

 When he is done, he will have a degree in business, and he already has a job lined up with one of the local businesses where he will work in the marketing department. 

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

I almost got in an accident today, at the last moment I swerved to avoid the car that suddenly entered my lane.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On  
• Complete Sentence 

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Julina knew that she would never again agree to go out to dinner with James; he expected her to buy her own meal, tip the waitress, and chip in for gas. 

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

It's a good thing I was paying attention clearly, the other driver wasn't.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I honked my horn to alert the other driver that he was in my lane however, he didn't stop and continued to cross the lane. 

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

There was a bicycle rider on the sidewalk who definitely heard my horn, I saw him jump and look at us.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Writers need to be aware of how improper grammar causes problems in writing, for grammar problems can detract from the main point.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I want to do well in my English class and receive at least a B, my last English class was hard, and I struggled.

• Comma Splice 
• Fused Run-On 
• Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

If I am honest, I didn't study as hard as I should have, and my grade suffered because of it.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

My writing seems to be getting better, I am spending less time correcting grammar mistakes.

• Comma Splice
• Fused Run-On
• Complete Sentence 

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F