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It looks like you've uploaded a list of sentences that need to be corrected for proper punctuation, grammar, or clarity. These appear to be exercises in sentence correction, likely focusing on run-on sentences, comma splices, and appropriate use of conjunctions or punctuation.
Let’s go through each sentence one by one, identify the issue, and provide the corrected version with an explanation.
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8. The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva, he was supposed to sign a treaty.
- Problem: This is a comma splice — two independent clauses joined only by a comma.
- Correction: Use a semicolon, a coordinating conjunction (like "and"), or split into two sentences.
- Corrected: *The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva; he was supposed to sign a treaty.*
OR
*The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva, and he was supposed to sign a treaty.*
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9. Hepatitis is serious, you should see your doctor.
- Problem: Another comma splice — two independent clauses.
- Correction: Add a conjunction or use a semicolon.
- Corrected: *Hepatitis is serious, so you should see your doctor.*
OR
*Hepatitis is serious; you should see your doctor.*
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10. I baked oatmeal cookies they had raisins in them, too.
- Problem: Run-on sentence — no punctuation between two independent clauses.
- Correction: Add a comma and conjunction or a semicolon.
- Corrected: *I baked oatmeal cookies, and they had raisins in them, too.*
OR
*I baked oatmeal cookies; they had raisins in them, too.*
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11. Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer, it is a funny book.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer, and it is a funny book.*
OR
*Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer; it is a funny book.*
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12. The war lasted ten years many young men were killed.
- Problem: Run-on sentence — missing punctuation or conjunction.
- Correction: Add a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *The war lasted ten years, and many young men were killed.*
OR
*The war lasted ten years; many young men were killed.*
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13. Our elm tree must be cut down, it has Dutch elm disease.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Our elm tree must be cut down because it has Dutch elm disease.*
OR
*Our elm tree must be cut down; it has Dutch elm disease.*
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14. I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt, he’s going to be angry.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt, so he’s going to be angry.*
OR
*I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt; he’s going to be angry.*
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15. I like the Tolkien books, next, I will read the whole trilogy.
- Problem: "Next" is not a conjunction — this creates a run-on.
- Correction: Either add a conjunction or rephrase.
- Corrected: *I like the Tolkien books; next, I will read the whole trilogy.*
OR
*I like the Tolkien books, and next I will read the whole trilogy.*
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16. Tracy Austin is a good tennis player, she doesn’t win every game, though.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Tracy Austin is a good tennis player, but she doesn’t win every game, though.*
OR
*Tracy Austin is a good tennis player; she doesn’t win every game, though.*
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17. I go to bed at 10:00 otherwise I can’t get up in the morning.
- Problem: Missing comma before "otherwise" (which introduces a dependent clause).
- Correction: Add a comma.
- Corrected: *I go to bed at 10:00; otherwise, I can’t get up in the morning.*
OR
*I go to bed at 10:00, otherwise I can’t get up in the morning.*
*(Note: While "otherwise" can follow a comma, using a semicolon adds clarity.)*
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18. Jerry is in the hospital, let’s visit him.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Jerry is in the hospital, so let’s visit him.*
OR
*Jerry is in the hospital; let’s visit him.*
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- Comma splices: Two independent clauses joined by only a comma → fix with conjunction, semicolon, or period.
- Run-on sentences: Lack of punctuation between independent clauses → fix with proper punctuation.
- Missing transitions: Words like "otherwise" or "though" need proper punctuation around them.
These corrections help improve clarity and grammatical accuracy in writing.
Let’s go through each sentence one by one, identify the issue, and provide the corrected version with an explanation.
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8. The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva, he was supposed to sign a treaty.
- Problem: This is a comma splice — two independent clauses joined only by a comma.
- Correction: Use a semicolon, a coordinating conjunction (like "and"), or split into two sentences.
- Corrected: *The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva; he was supposed to sign a treaty.*
OR
*The Secretary of State arrived in Geneva, and he was supposed to sign a treaty.*
---
9. Hepatitis is serious, you should see your doctor.
- Problem: Another comma splice — two independent clauses.
- Correction: Add a conjunction or use a semicolon.
- Corrected: *Hepatitis is serious, so you should see your doctor.*
OR
*Hepatitis is serious; you should see your doctor.*
---
10. I baked oatmeal cookies they had raisins in them, too.
- Problem: Run-on sentence — no punctuation between two independent clauses.
- Correction: Add a comma and conjunction or a semicolon.
- Corrected: *I baked oatmeal cookies, and they had raisins in them, too.*
OR
*I baked oatmeal cookies; they had raisins in them, too.*
---
11. Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer, it is a funny book.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer, and it is a funny book.*
OR
*Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer; it is a funny book.*
---
12. The war lasted ten years many young men were killed.
- Problem: Run-on sentence — missing punctuation or conjunction.
- Correction: Add a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *The war lasted ten years, and many young men were killed.*
OR
*The war lasted ten years; many young men were killed.*
---
13. Our elm tree must be cut down, it has Dutch elm disease.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Our elm tree must be cut down because it has Dutch elm disease.*
OR
*Our elm tree must be cut down; it has Dutch elm disease.*
---
14. I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt, he’s going to be angry.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt, so he’s going to be angry.*
OR
*I lost my brother’s catcher’s mitt; he’s going to be angry.*
---
15. I like the Tolkien books, next, I will read the whole trilogy.
- Problem: "Next" is not a conjunction — this creates a run-on.
- Correction: Either add a conjunction or rephrase.
- Corrected: *I like the Tolkien books; next, I will read the whole trilogy.*
OR
*I like the Tolkien books, and next I will read the whole trilogy.*
---
16. Tracy Austin is a good tennis player, she doesn’t win every game, though.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Tracy Austin is a good tennis player, but she doesn’t win every game, though.*
OR
*Tracy Austin is a good tennis player; she doesn’t win every game, though.*
---
17. I go to bed at 10:00 otherwise I can’t get up in the morning.
- Problem: Missing comma before "otherwise" (which introduces a dependent clause).
- Correction: Add a comma.
- Corrected: *I go to bed at 10:00; otherwise, I can’t get up in the morning.*
OR
*I go to bed at 10:00, otherwise I can’t get up in the morning.*
*(Note: While "otherwise" can follow a comma, using a semicolon adds clarity.)*
---
18. Jerry is in the hospital, let’s visit him.
- Problem: Comma splice.
- Correction: Use a conjunction or semicolon.
- Corrected: *Jerry is in the hospital, so let’s visit him.*
OR
*Jerry is in the hospital; let’s visit him.*
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Summary of Common Issues:
- Comma splices: Two independent clauses joined by only a comma → fix with conjunction, semicolon, or period.
- Run-on sentences: Lack of punctuation between independent clauses → fix with proper punctuation.
- Missing transitions: Words like "otherwise" or "though" need proper punctuation around them.
These corrections help improve clarity and grammatical accuracy in writing.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of comma splices worksheet.
