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COMPLETE SENTENCE OR COMMA SPLICE? 1




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

1. We like her, she's very funny.
2. We tried to call you, but you didn't pick up the phone.
3. It's hot outside, make sure you drink plenty of water.
4. It's cold outside, so put on some warm clothes.
5. My mother is a great cook, and so is my sister.
6. Our cat is really cute, he's only six months old.
7. The test is difficult, you should study hard.
8. We can do this, you just need to help me.
9. I want to help her, but she won't let me.
10. This is going to be a very cold winter, therefore, you should buy some warm boots.
11. This is going to be a very rainy spring. Therefore, you should buy an umbrella.
12. This is going to be a very warm autumn, so you will be able to go biking.
13. I'll go to the mall, then I'll pick you up.
14. Mary will pick up her sister at the beach, and then she'll call us.
15. Tom went to see the doctor; now he has a note for school.
16. Steve tried to fix his computer, he failed.
17. After I saw that movie, I felt sorry for the main character.
18. Whenever I try to talk to her, she won't listen to me.
19. Stop doing that, it's not nice.
20. The neighbors are making too much noise; I can't sleep.
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CAUSATIVE FORM (Mixed) 2 (A)

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