The phrases below are sentence fragments, run-on sentences, and/or comma splices. Using punctuation, conjunctions, and subordinating words, make them into grammatically correct sentences.
1. In April it rains a lot then all the flowers come out in May.
2. Many people don’t eat enough fiber. Because they don’t think it can be tasty.
3. While it may take more time. It’s a good idea to prime the walls then paint them for the best results.
4. Since I took French in high school I had no trouble learning Portuguese as an adult.
5. Many people thought the world would end in 2000 and again in 2011 but it is still here, the predictions were wrong.
6. Although most people claim to be ethical few people won’t admit to stealing music or movies from the Internet.
7. I own over 250 cookie jars, there is not a single cookie in any of them.
8. Students who take notes in class have better grades. Unless they forget everything they read.
9. The dance contest is just a week away, we only have three people signed up to participate that’s not enough.
10. If this exercise was difficult there are other ways to practice this skill like online quizzes worksheets or talking it over with a peer.
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