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1 Click on the subject of the second sentence.Click on the subject of the first sentence. This fused sentence is actually two sentences run together with no break. Jack was a history major he wanted to teach in middle school. Heres a fused sentence: What is a Fused Sentence? That is not correct. Please try again. Correct. Jack is the subject and was is the verb in this sentence. Correct. He is the subject and wanted is the verb in this sentence. Click on the subject of the second sentence.Click on the subject of the first sentence. This fused sentence is actually two sentences run together with no break. Marie knew why she was not invited to the party Susannah would be there. Heres another example of a fused sentence: Correct. Marie is the subject and knew is the verb in this sentence. Correct. Susannah is the subject and would be is the verb in this sentence. Click here to learn one way to fix fused sentences. Skip this demo Click to begin

2 That is not correct. Please try again. Fixing Fused Sentences: Place a Period or Semicolon between the Two Sentences Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the fused sentences below Correct. A semicolon marks the boundary between these two sentences. With a semicolon, the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized. ; other cars quickly moved out of the way.The large truck rumbled down the highwayThe large truck rumbled down the highway other cars quickly moved out of the way. Correct. A semicolon marks the boundary between these two sentences. With a semicolon, the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized. ; they are good for my health.I should try to eat more fruits and vegetables everydayI should try to eat more fruits and vegetables everyday they are good for my health. Correct. A period marks the boundary between these two sentences.. At night, he always had a cup of tea.In the morning, Harry always had a cup of coffeeIn the morning, Harry always had a cup of coffee at night, he always had a cup of tea. Correct. A period marks the boundary between these two sentences.. It covers more than 40% of the continent.The largest country in South America is BrazilThe largest country in South America is Brazil it covers more than 40% of the continent. Do More Practice

3 That is not correct. Please try again. More Practice Fixing Fused Sentences using Periods and Semicolons Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the fused sentences below Correct. A semicolon marks the boundary between these two sentences. With a semicolon, the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized. ; he knows four languages in addition to English.My friend Isaac was born in RumaniaMy friend Isaac was born in Rumania he knows four languages in addition to English. Correct. A semicolon marks the boundary between these two sentences. With a semicolon, the first word of the second sentence is not capitalized. ; the food was delicious but overpriced.My wealthy uncle paid for our dinner last nightMy wealthy uncle paid for our dinner last night the food was delicious but overpriced. Correct. A period marks the boundary between these two sentences.. Their diet includes warthogs, gazelles, and zebras.Lions eat a variety of animalsLions eat a variety of animals their diet includes warthogs, gazelles, and zebras. Correct. A period marks the boundary between these two sentences.. The teachers lecture seemed boring and endless.Mary watched the clock all periodMary watched the clock all period the teachers lecture seemed boring and endless. Click Here to Exit!


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