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.


11. The overriding and current theme for the CF is transformation this initiative must focus on promoting the leadership skills essential for the challenges the CF will face during the twenty-first century.