Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 1

1. She went to the store she forgot her wallet.

 This sentence combines two independent clauses ("She went to the store"
and "She forgot her wallet") into one sentence without any punctuation
separating them. A correct way to write this sentence would be: She went to
the store, but she forgot her wallet.
2. I woke up late I missed my bus.
 Again, this sentence combines two independent clauses ("I woke up late"
and "I missed my bus") into one sentence without any punctuation
separating them. A correct way to write this sentence would be: I woke up
late, so I missed my bus.
3. He loves to swim he is afraid of the ocean.
 This sentence combines two independent clauses ("He loves to swim" and
"He is afraid of the ocean") into one sentence without any punctuation
separating them. A correct way to write this sentence would be: He loves to
swim, but he is afraid of the ocean.
4. The dog barked all night I couldn't sleep.
 This sentence combines two independent clauses ("The dog barked all night"
and "I couldn't sleep") into one sentence without any punctuation separating
them. A correct way to write this sentence would be: The dog barked all
night, and I couldn't sleep.
5. She finished her homework she watched TV.
 Once again, this sentence combines two independent clauses ("She finished
her homework" and "She watched TV") into one sentence without any
punctuation separating them. A correct way to write this sentence would be:
She finished her homework, then she watched TV.
These examples show how fused sentences can occur when two independent
clauses are written as a single sentence without proper punctuation. To avoid fused
sentences, it is important to punctuate independent clauses correctly or separate
them into two separate sentences.

You might also like