Clauses
She ran fast
independent
The ducks flew in a V-formation I decided to take a picture.
The ducks flew in a V-formation; I decided to take a picture
He likes green but she likes blue.
He likes green ,but she likes blue.
The ducks flew over the pond, they were flying at light speed.
The ducks flew over the pond. They were flying at light speed.
When I walked my dog
dependent
He wanted to go on the slide however, she wanted to swing on the swings.
He wanted to go on the slide ;however, she wanted to swing on the swings.
He ran four miles but his legs weren't sore.
He ran four miles, but his legs weren't sore.
My favorite movie is The Mighty Ducks, Caroline's favorite movie is The Bee Movie.
My favorite movie is The Mighty Ducks. Caroline's favorite movie is The Bee Movie.
I was late to work
independent
I prefer chocolate ice cream he prefers strawberry ice cream.
I prefer chocolate ice cream; he prefers strawberry ice cream.
She likes dog cats and birds
She likes dogs, cats, and birds
Mrs. Haynes loves the beach, Mr. Cooney likes swimming.
Mrs. Haynes loves the beach. Mr. Cooney likes swimming.
He ate
independent
The group wanted to go trough the haunted house but i did not therefore, I waited for them outside.
The group wanted to go trough the haunted house but i did not ;therefore, I waited for them outside.
My family and I planned a trip but it sadly was canceled.
My family and I planned a trip, but it sadly was canceled.
Comma splices are bad, they can also make you learn.
Comma splices are bad. They can also make you learn.
If my friend doesn't pay me back
dependent
Assembling this couch does not make sense, it did not come with directions.
Assembling this couch does not make sense; it did not come with directions.
The lacrosse teams star player led the division in goals assists and ground balls.
The lacrosse teams star player led the division in goals, assists, and ground balls.
I have a burning passion for ducks, they are quite cute.
I have a burning passion for ducks. They are quite cute.