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In this assignment, you will need to correct the following sentences. Put each independent clause in brackets and use a bold conjunction and a comma to join them. This is what each should look like:

John is always late for work and nobody seems to care.

[John is always late for work], and [nobody seems to care]

1. Hot summer weather is nice, high temperatures are dangerous for certain people.



2. Emily broke her ankle on the weekend, now she is in a great deal of pain.









3.) Driving the car is fast and comfortable. Riding a bicycle is better for one's health.








4.) When a student likes his class he is more likely to achieve good grades.





5.) Jarod had an interview with a television company, I might get a job as his assistant.




6.) I was paid last week, I was able to do the grocery shopping.





7.) I don't have time for practice, due to the fact that I am busy this week.




8.) Janis does not sleep enough and she gets a horrible migraine.







9.) The air conditioner is too loud, Cleo can't sleep.



10.) I have never understood commas but now I do.

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[Hot summer weather is nice], and [high temperatures are dangerous for certain people.]

[Emily broke her ankle on the weekend] ,and [now she is in a great deal of pain.]

[Driving the car is fast and comfortable] ,and [riding a bicycle is better for one's health.]

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