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COMPLETE SENTENCE OR COMMA SPLICE? 2

level: Advanced (C1-C2)

Choose whether each of the following sentences is COMPLETE or whether there is a COMMA SPLICE.

1. I might be able to help you, I'll let you know soon.
2. David came by looking for you, but you weren't home.
3. It's raining, don't forget to bring an umbrella.
4. Since it's raining, I'll drive you to work.
5. My brother adopted a cat, and so did my parents.
6. Charlotte really wanted to go with her friends, but she got sick.
7. I'm tired of the city, I can't wait to go camping.
8. James is not in a good mood, his girlfriend left him.
9. We were looking for the restaurant, but we couldn't find it.
10. It's going to be very hot this weekend, therefore, you should avoid spending a lot of time outside.
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