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Comma Splices, Fused, and Fragments. Write "C" for correct, "CS" for comma splice, "frag." for sentence fragment, and "F" for fused sentence in the space following the sentence.                               Click for answers

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1. Good food is dear to the minds and stomachs of all Americans. Although American cuisine is ridiculed around the world. ______________

2. Most adults have in common one of life's most trying ventures they have all undergone that frustrating process known as job-hunting. ___________

3. One legislative item was never voted out of committee. Namely, the child-abuse bill.______

4. Ester has always loved needlework. But hates mending. ____________

5. I knitted an orange polyester scarf for my husband, however, he has never worn it. _______

6. Housing is scarce in Japan apartments are hard to find. ____________

7. Then the motorist drives up to a window. Where he pays, collects his food, and goes on his merry way. _____________

8. Stan is extraordinarily fond of zoos, every week he spends all of his free time at the Central Park Zoo. ______________

9. Much may be said, however, in defense of the diversity of foods found in American restaurants. If not in defense of the quality. ____________

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• Fix commas and semi-colons or mark correct.

10. When we spotted the deer it was running along the creek.

11. Mad magazine has always sold well however, its growth in the last five years has been phenomenal.

12. Golden Gate Park which I always enjoy has beautiful gardens.

13. My aunt who lives in Chicago wants to visit us.

14. The publishers of Mad claim that they are not sure who their audience is therefore they publish only the things that they like.

15. I'm taking a computer programming class and I enjoy it.

16. I think I've written a good paper and should get a good grade.

17. Mad magazine also pokes fun at popular magazines for example it has printed caricatures of Time magazine and US News and World Report.

18. I've finished my paper but I still didn't say what I wanted to say.

19. I haven't finished my paper but plan to repent as soon as this class ends.

20. I hope furthermore that you'll give the matter more thought.

22. If your job doesn't bring out the best in you try something else.

23. I've worked hard but still haven't finished my paper.

24. He knew that tickets for the concert would be scarce therefore he arrived at the box office before it opened.