Effective Writing 10th Edition by Claire May,Gordon May

Exercise 1

Identify and correct fragments, comma splices, or fused sentences. Some sentences are correct.
1. The accounting department had added several new employees, thus, we had a training session.
2. To improve our profits; therefore, we reduced expenses.
3. The proposal was unclear, so the Board requested additional information.
4. Tax season is our busiest time of the year everyone works long hours.
5. After the president announced the new policy, employees became worried.
6. Although, the new equipment has improved our rate of production.
7. The reason for our poor profit performance being that the market is saturated.
8. Accountants write many letters as part of their professional responsibilities, for example, they may write letters to the IRS.
9. Two managers postponed their vacations, and thus we were able to handle the emergency.
10. Although we increased our advertising, sales did not improve.