Item 12

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.

Tajuana is a very conscientious student when she makes a B, she is so upset that she lies awake at night, staring at the ceiling and worrying about the effect this "bad" grade will have on her GPA.
  1. ... student, when ...
  2. ... student. When ...
  3. ... student, therefore when ...