Compound Sentences

1. Incorrect: I wanted to play outside but it was too cold.
   • Correct: I wanted to play outside, but it was too cold.
2. Incorrect: She enjoys painting and he likes drawing.
   • Correct: She enjoys painting, and he likes drawing.
3. Incorrect: We went to the beach but it started raining.
   • Correct: We went to the beach, but it started raining.
4. Incorrect: The dog barked and the cat ran away.
   • Correct: The dog barked, and the cat ran away.
5. Incorrect: I forgot my homework so I had to go back home.
   • Correct: I forgot my homework, so I had to go back home.
6. Incorrect: He was tired but he finished the project.
   • Correct: He was tired, but he finished the project.
7. Incorrect: They wanted to eat pizza or pasta for dinner.
   • Correct: They wanted to eat pizza, or pasta for dinner.
8. Incorrect: The book was interesting yet hard to understand.
   • Correct: The book was interesting, yet hard to understand.
9. Incorrect: I love ice cream but I am trying to eat healthier.
   • Correct: I love ice cream, but I am trying to eat healthier.
10. Incorrect: She studied hard for the test but did not pass.
    • Correct: She studied hard for the test, but did not pass.

Complex Sentences

11. Incorrect: If you finish your homework you can watch TV.
    • Correct: If you finish your homework, you can watch TV.
12. Incorrect: We will go to the park unless it rains.
    • Correct: We will go to the park, unless it rains.
13. Incorrect: Because she was late she missed the beginning of the movie.
    • Correct: Because she was late, she missed the beginning of the movie.
14. Incorrect: I will call you when I get home.
    • Correct: I will call you when I get home.
15. Incorrect: Although it was cold we went for a walk.
    • Correct: Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
16. Incorrect: When the bell rings go to class.
    • Correct: When the bell rings, go to class.
17. Incorrect: Since it was his birthday we bought him a gift.
    • Correct: Since it was his birthday, we bought him a gift.
18. Incorrect: If you need help ask your teacher.
    • Correct: If you need help, ask your teacher.
19. Incorrect: Because the game was canceled we went home early.
    • Correct: Because the game was canceled, we went home early.
20. Incorrect: I read the book before I watched the movie.
    • Correct: I read the book before I watched the movie.

Introductory Elements

21. Incorrect: After the party we went to the movies.
    • Correct: After the party, we went to the movies.
22. Incorrect: Later we will visit the museum.
    • Correct: Later, we will visit the museum.
23. Incorrect: Yes I can help you with that.
    • Correct: Yes, I can help you with that.
24. Incorrect: Honestly I didn’t know what to say.
    • Correct: Honestly, I didn’t know what to say.
25. Incorrect: Unfortunately she missed the bus.
    • Correct: Unfortunately, she missed the bus.
26. Incorrect: To be honest I was very tired.
    • Correct: To be honest, I was very tired.
27. Incorrect: In the morning we will go shopping.
    • Correct: In the morning, we will go shopping.
28. Incorrect: After school we will have a snack.
    • Correct: After school, we will have a snack.
29. Incorrect: In the end we decided to stay home.
    • Correct: In the end, we decided to stay home.
30. Incorrect: During lunch I read a book.
    • Correct: During lunch, I read a book.

Non-Essential Information

31. Incorrect: My brother who lives in New York is visiting us.
    • Correct: My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting us.
32. Incorrect: The car that I bought is very fast.
    • Correct: The car that I bought is very fast. (No comma needed as the clause is essential.)
33. Incorrect: The movie which was very long was also entertaining.
    • Correct: The movie, which was very long, was also entertaining.
34. Incorrect: The book that you lent me was fascinating.
    • Correct: The book that you lent me was fascinating. (No comma needed as the clause is essential.)
35. Incorrect: My teacher Mrs. Smith is very kind.
    • Correct: My teacher, Mrs. Smith, is very kind.
36. Incorrect: The new restaurant which opened last week is excellent.
    • Correct: The new restaurant, which opened last week, is excellent.
37. Incorrect: The house that we live in is very old.
    • Correct: The house that we live in is very old. (No comma needed as the clause is essential.)
38. Incorrect: My dog Max loves to play fetch.
    • Correct: My dog, Max, loves to play fetch.
39. Incorrect: The gift which she gave me was beautiful.
    • Correct: The gift, which she gave me, was beautiful.
40. Incorrect: The song that you like is playing on the radio.
    • Correct: The song that you like is playing on the radio. (No comma needed as the clause is essential.)

Series

41. Incorrect: I need to buy eggs milk bread and butter.
    • Correct: I need to buy eggs, milk, bread, and butter.
42. Incorrect: She likes to swim run and hike.
    • Correct: She likes to swim, run, and hike.
43. Incorrect: The flag is red white and blue.
    • Correct: The flag is red, white, and blue.
44. Incorrect: My favorite subjects are math science history and art.
    • Correct: My favorite subjects are math, science, history, and art.
45. Incorrect: We visited Paris Rome and Berlin.
    • Correct: We visited Paris, Rome, and Berlin.
46. Incorrect: For lunch I had a sandwich chips and fruit.
    • Correct: For lunch, I had a sandwich, chips, and fruit.
47. Incorrect: The park has swings slides and a sandbox.
    • Correct: The park has swings, slides, and a sandbox.
48. Incorrect: I bought new shoes socks and a jacket.
    • Correct: I bought new shoes, socks, and a jacket.
49. Incorrect: Her favorite colors are blue green and purple.
    • Correct: Her favorite colors are blue, green, and purple.
50. Incorrect: The store sells toys clothes and books.
    • Correct: The store sells toys, clothes, and books

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