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What is a Fused Sentence? Correct. “Mary” is the subject and Here’s a fused

What is a Fused Sentence? Correct. “Mary” is the subject and Here’s a fused sentence: “loved” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “She” is the subject and Click to begin “wanted” is the verb in this sentence. Mary loved children she wanted to be an elementary school teacher. This fused sentence is actually two sentences run together with no break. Clickononthe thesubjectofofthe thesecond first sentence. Correct. “Manuel” is the subject and Here’s another example of a fused sentence: “wished” is the verb in this sentence. Correct. “He” is the subject and “wanted” is the verb in this sentence. Manuel wished that he could travel abroad he especially wanted to go to Switzerland. This fused sentence is actually two sentences run together with no break. Clickononthe thesubjectofofthe thesecond first sentence. Click here to learn one way to fix fused sentences. That is not correct. Please try again. Skip this demo

Fixing Fused Sentences: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N

Fixing Fused Sentences: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N B O Y S Click here to learn the FANBOYS for and nor but or yet so Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the fused sentences below Mark brought his grammar textbook to class , he forgot to bringtohis bring dictionary. his dictionary. but Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Correct. Using “but” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a contrast. Micah can make up the test this afternoon, he hetake can take it early tomorrow morning. orcan Correct. Using “or” with a comma connects these two sentences to show options. Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Jogging on a regular basis improves my health, itfor helps it helps keep my keep heart my heart strong. Correct. Using “for” with a comma connects these two sentences to give a reason. Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Sarah had too much left to write for her essay, she decided not to not gototogo the toparty. the party. so decided Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. That is not correct. Please try again. Correct. Using “so” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a result. Do More Practice

Fixing Fused Sentences: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N

Fixing Fused Sentences: Connect them using one of the seven “FANBOYS” F A N B for and nor but O or Y yet S so Click on the spot where the first sentence ends and the second sentence begins in the fused sentences below My greatest ambition is to climb Mt. Everest , one day one I will dayachieve I will achieve that goal. and Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Correct. Using “and” with a comma connects these two sentences to give more information. theyour need ourtohelp to flourish though. Wild birds do not need humans to survive, they help flourish though. butneed Correct. Using “but” with a comma connects these two sentences to show a contrast. We also need to Good. Now at the FANBOYS above and Note thelook reversal delete “though. ” clickofon“he” the and one “was”! that best fits in the space. Nick did not study very long for the test, he waswas nothe well rested when hehe took it. nor Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. Correct. Using “nor” with a comma connects these two sentences to add a “not” statement. My canary has a beautiful singing voice , ityet annoys it annoys me when me. Iwhen am trying I am to trying sleep. to sleep. Good. Now look at the FANBOYS above and click on the one that best fits in the space. That is not correct. Please try again. Correct. Using “yet” with a comma connects these two sentences to show an unexpected contrast. Click Here to Exit!