Exercise 3
Finding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Directions: In the exercise that follows, you will read items that have three underlined parts. One of those underlined parts will be a comma splice or fused sentence. Choose the underlined part that you believe is the problem.
To keep track of your answers, print the accompanying handout. If you are unsure of your answer, consult the rules.
Remember that once you can find a problem, you're on your way to fixing that problem.
Disclaimer: All prizes in this exercise are cyber, which means they have no physical reality and cannot be collected for use in the material world.
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