Item 9

Directions: Below is a fused sentence. A fused sentence occurs when two main clauses are illegally joined with no punctuation whatsoever. Choose the best method for fixing the problem.

You can always review the rules before you make your choice.

Bored with the lecture on comma splices and fused sentences, Jayson started poking Kim with the sharp tip of his pencil finally she whirled around, threatening to slug him if he interrupted her learning one more time.
  1. ... pencil, finally she ...
  2. ... pencil, as a result she ...
  3. ... pencil; finally, she ...