Sentence Clauses: Independent and Dependent Clauses
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This resource provides exercises on the differences between independent and dependent clauses that you may print. Once you print the exercise, identify and correct the misuse of these clauses. Click the "Go to Answers" link to see the answers for this exercise.
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This exercise asks you apply your knowledge of comma splices by revising the sample sentences. Click the link at the bottom of the page to see the answers.