Item 8

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.

Mike has terrible eating habits when he opened his lunch bag, we saw a bag of potato chips, two candy bars, cellophane-wrapped cupcakes, and a carton of chocolate milk.
  1. ... habits, when ...
  2. ... habits, but when ...
  3. ... habits; when ...