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From reading Exercise 10, you should know that a comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with a comma.  You should also know the three simple ways to correct comma splices:
1)  Replace the coma with a period.
2)  Replace the comma with a semi colon.
3)  Add a coordinating conjunction after the comma (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so - fanboys).

Examine the following sentences.  In those sentences which contain comma splices, circle the misused comma.  In your notes rewrite the incorrect sentences correctly.

1. The man drove a red mercedies, he didn't stop when he hit the pedestrian.
2.  I love chocolate ice cream, she likes vanilla.
3.  When he woke up, his alarm had been going off for an hour.
4.  The ploice asked us questions, we didn't know the answers.
5.  Although she is 16, her parents won't let her get her license.
6.  Since we are going out to dinner, I booked a babysitter.
7.  He really likes Emily, she doesn't like him.
8.  I have his phone number, he wants you to call him.
9.  We stayed up all night studying, the test was really easy.
10.  English class with Mrs. Gallant is the best, so we should buy her a present.
 
 

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