Let’s go through each sentence one by one. The goal is to fix any grammar or punctuation errors — especially comma splices (when two complete sentences are joined with just a comma) and missing words.
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Sentence 19:
> We named out dog Toto, that’s the name of the dog in The Wizard of Oz.
- “out” should be “our” → typo.
- After “Toto,” there’s a comma splice: “that’s the name...” is a full sentence. You can’t join two full sentences with just a comma.
- Fix: Use a period or semicolon, or rephrase.
✔ Corrected:
We named our dog Toto. That’s the name of the dog in *The Wizard of Oz*.
*(Alternatively: “We named our dog Toto—the same name as the dog in *The Wizard of Oz*.” But simplest is splitting into two sentences.)*
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Sentence 20:
> I can’t find my math book, I’ll have to clean out my locker.
- Comma splice again! Two independent clauses joined by only a comma.
- Fix: Add a conjunction (like “so”), use a period, or use a semicolon.
✔ Corrected:
I can’t find my math book, so I’ll have to clean out my locker.
*(This shows cause and effect — makes sense logically too.)*
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Sentence 21:
> Tom Seaver was traded, I was surprised.
- Again, comma splice. Two full thoughts stuck together with a comma.
- Fix: Add a word like “and” or “so,” or split into two sentences.
✔ Corrected:
Tom Seaver was traded, and I was surprised.
*(Or: “Tom Seaver was traded. I was surprised.” Both work. Adding “and” keeps it as one smooth sentence.)*
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Sentence 22:
> My driver’s license was revoked I can’t drive to the game.
- Missing punctuation between two complete sentences.
- Needs a period, semicolon, or conjunction.
✔ Corrected:
My driver’s license was revoked, so I can’t drive to the game.
*(Again, “so” shows the result — very natural here.)*
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Sentence 23:
> Julie has a full-time job, she’ll have to go to night school.
- Another comma splice.
- Fix: Add a conjunction like “so” or “therefore,” or split into two sentences.
✔ Corrected:
Julie has a full-time job, so she’ll have to go to night school.
*(Logical connection: because she works all day, she must attend school at night.)*
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Final Answer:
19. We named our dog Toto. That’s the name of the dog in *The Wizard of Oz*.
20. I can’t find my math book, so I’ll have to clean out my locker.
21. Tom Seaver was traded, and I was surprised.
22. My driver’s license was revoked, so I can’t drive to the game.
23. Julie has a full-time job, so she’ll have to go to night school.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comma splice worksheet.
