You got 10 correct out of 10.
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1. All the stores closed early it was Christmas
This sentence is correct.
This sentence is incorrect. It is a run-on sentence.
This sentence is incorrect. It is a comma splice.
This sentence needs to be separated after the word "early", or should be constructed differently.
2. Since it's a new year, I'm going to exercise more!
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
This is a comma splice.
This is a correct, complex sentence. The dependent clause is first: "Since it's a new year,". The independent clause is next: "I'm going to exercise more!". They are also punctuated correctly, with a comma after the dependent clause.
3. The results are in. Daniel passed his driving test!
These two sentences are correct.
These two sentences are incorrect.
4. It's getting dark; let's head back to the campsite.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
This is a comma splice.
The two parts of this sentence are correctly separated by a semi-colon.
5. Although it's raining, we're going for a walk.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
This is a comma splice.
The subordinating conjunction, "although", helps to form a correct complex sentence.
6. He's working late he's leaving tomorrow.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
This is a comma splice.
We need some punctuation after the word "late", or else the sentence needs to be constructed differently.
7. They moved, I need their new address.
This sentence is correct.
This is a comma splice.
This is a run-on sentence.
These sentences need to be separated correctly after the word "moved", or else the information needs to be constructed differently.
8. I like pizza, but I don't want any right now.
This sentence is correct.
This is a run-on sentence.
This is a comma splice.
This compound sentence is joined correctly with the coordinating conjunction, "but".
9. The parking lot was full; We couldn't find a spot.
This sentence is correct.
This sentence is incorrect.
This sentence looks correct, but is actually incorrect, because of a capitalization error. The word "we" should not be capitalized. In general, the word that follows a semi-colon should not be capitalized. The correct version of this sentence would be: "The parking lot was full; we couldn't find a spot."
10. When I get home, I'm going to take a shower.
This sentence is correct.
This sentence is incorrect.
Using the subordinating conjunction "when" makes this sentence correct.
you still can't find work---OMG
You got a fast car We go cruising to entertain ourselves You still ain't got a job And I work in the market as a checkout girl I know things will get better You'll find work and I'll get promoted We'll move out of the shelter Buy a bigger house and live in the suburbs I remember we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice wrapped round my shoulder And I had a feeling that I belonged And I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone You got a fast car I got a job that pays all our bills You stay out drinking late at the bar See more of your friends than you do of your kids I'd always hoped for better Thought maybe together you and me'd find it I got no plans I ain't going nowhere So take your fast car and keep on driving I remember when we were driving driving in your car Speed so fast I felt like I was drunk City lights lay out before us And your arm felt nice ...
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