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Correct the following sentence:

Correct the following sentence:. I got up late this morning I didn’t have time for breakfast. Possible Fixes. I got up late this morning. I didn't have time for breakfast . or I got up late this morning; I didn't have time for breakfast . or

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Correct the following sentence:

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  1. Correct the following sentence: I got up late this morning I didn’t have time for breakfast.

  2. Possible Fixes I got up late this morning. I didn't have time for breakfast. or I got up late this morning; I didn't have time for breakfast. or           I got up late this morning, so I didn't have time for breakfast.

  3. Improper Fix COMMA SPLICE:   I got up late this morning, I didn't have time for breakfast.

  4. Avoiding Comma Splices

  5. Comma Splice • A comma splice is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses where the clauses are not connected by a conjunction, semicolon, or period/full stop. • For example: It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.

  6. Fixes for Comma Splices • Add a semi-colon to connect the clauses. • It is nearly half past five; we cannot reach town before dark. • Make it a compound sentence. • It is nearly half past five, and we cannot reach town before dark. • Make two sentences. • It is nearly half past five. We cannot reach town before dark.

  7. PRACTICE YOUR TURN

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