Correcting Punctuation Errors: Comma Splices

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SAT Writing › Correcting Punctuation Errors: Comma Splices

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I really enjoy spending time outdoors, lately the weather has been incredibly hot and not altogether pleasant.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I'm really enjoying the pizza, there isn't quite enough for me so I may order another.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

This bread is so good, it's like eating a delicious sponge.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I am a huge fan of Bill Paxton's work, he hasn't done anything interesting in quite a long while.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The old man went down to his venerable fishing boat, it was a fine and beautiful summer's day.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to become a great chef, chefs are often underappreciated as artists.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Gremlins are extraordinarily mischievous creatures, they are not to be trifled with.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The swamp fiends were extraordinarily dangerous, they had claimed several lives since last month.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

The man surveyed the party wolfishly, he was looking for the appetizer plates.

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I'm extremely tired today, I have a lot of work to do before I can sleep.

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