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  • When writing a complex sentence, commas are mandatory to join clauses.
    False
  • This type of clause has a complete noun, complete predicate, and can stand alone as a sentence.
    independent
  • Proofreading: Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.
    comma splice
  • Ronnie hates apples, but he loves to drink apple juice.
    compound sentence
  • Although it was late, María still tried to save her relationship.
    complex sentence
  • Proofreading error: P.E is most students favorite school subject; they wish they had it every day.
    correct sentence
  • Even though Marcos was in love with her, he was unable to express himself; it was no surprise she left him.
    compound-complex sentence
  • The police, the firefighters, the ambulance and the marine arrived at the scene and searched for casualties.
    simple sentence
  • Proofreading error: Because I remembered that her birthday is on Friday.
    fragment
  • My friend and I didn’t buy anything on our trip.
    simple sentence
  • This type of clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and begins with a subordinating conjunction.
    dependent
  • Proofreading error: I hate homework it is so boring.
    run-on sentence
  • IC: I’ll try not to fall asleep until I get your text.
    I’ll try not to fall asleep
  • DC:Before you go, make sure you have your cell phone.
    Before you go
  • You can stay if you cant.
    compound sentence
  • IC: Because it was cold outside, I had to wear my coat
    I had to wear my coat
  • Some educated people believe in witchcraft, I am not one of them.
    comma splice
  • Because the property tax rate is lower, some people choose to buy homes in Alabama.
    complex sentence
  • Mention three examples of subordinating conjunctions
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  • When Jill came to town, we all celebrated, for we knew she would be the life of the party.
    compound-complex sentence
  • Correct this: Practice was scheduled for Friday the bad weather caused it to be cancelled.
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  • DC: If you ever go to California, you have to visit one of the top wineries.
    If you ever go to California
  • Maria registered for all of her classes by mail; Brad was not able to do so.
    compound sentence
  • Proofreading error: The twins are always getting into trouble they spilled juice all over the floor.
    run-on sentence
  • DC:Even if I try to stay awake, I know I will fall asleep.
    Even if I try to stay awake
  • She'll agree to cooperate if you help her too.
    complex sentence
  • After he retired from the Army, Eisenhower ran for president.
    complex sentence
  • IC: Megan drove to her mother's house although it was late.
    Megan drove to her mother's house
  • Jimmy had a stomachache, yet he went to a buffet.
    compound sentence
  • Luis and Carlos arrived at the bus station early but waited until noon for the bus.
    simple sentence
  • Proofreading error: My father is a doctor he has saved many people's lives.
    run-on sentence
  • I received a letter from the University I applied to, I got in.
    comma splice
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