Exercises

	Writing Handbook Exercises

Run-on or Fused Sentences Turn each of the fused sentences below into two complete sentences using a sentence period or semicolon. example: States seldom make radical changes in their foreign policy invariably when they do it is in response to a significant change in domestic politics. States seldom make radical changes in their foreign policy. Invariably, when they do it is in response to a significant change in domestic politics. (Alternative answer) States seldom make radical changes in their foreign policy; invariably, when they do it is in response to a significant change in domestic politics.

9. The push to get Canadian submarines began in 1951 however it wasn’t until 1963 that politicians finally approved the acquisition plan.


9. The push to get Canadian submarines began in 1951; however, it wasn’t until 1963 that politicians finally approved the acquisition plan. (Alternative answer) The push to get Canadian submarines began in 1951. However, it wasn’t until 1963 that politicians finally approved the acquisition plan.