Exercise 45.1 Revising to correct comma splices and fused sentences

Using two of the methods in Chapter 45, revise each item to correct its comma splice or fused sentence. Use each of the methods at least once. Example:

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  1. Many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.

    Question

    Many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
    Many motorists are unaware of the dangers of texting while driving, lawmakers have taken the matter into their own hands.
  2. The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow he reached an amazing height of eight feet, eleven inches.

    Question

    The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow he reached an amazing height of eight feet, eleven inches.
    The tallest human on record was Robert Wadlow he reached an amazing height of eight feet, eleven inches.
  3. Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, others reimburse workers for day-care costs.

    Question

    Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, others reimburse workers for day-care costs.
    Some employers provide on-site care for the children of their employees, others reimburse workers for day-care costs.
  4. The number of vaccine manufacturers has plummeted the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.

    Question

    The number of vaccine manufacturers has plummeted the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
    The number of vaccine manufacturers has plummeted the industry has been hit with a flood of lawsuits.
  5. Most crustaceans live in the ocean, some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.

    Question

    Most crustaceans live in the ocean, some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
    Most crustaceans live in the ocean, some also live on land or in freshwater habitats.
  6. She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother, she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.

    Question

    She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother, she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
    She inherited some tribal customs from her grandmother, she knows the sewing technique called Seminole patchwork.
  7. Don’t throw your soda cans in the trash recycle them.

    Question

    Don’t throw your soda cans in the trash recycle them.
    Don’t throw your soda cans in the trash recycle them.
  8. My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, nevertheless, she always feels betrayed by winter.

    Question

    My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, nevertheless, she always feels betrayed by winter.
    My West Indian neighbor has lived in New England for years, nevertheless, she always feels betrayed by winter.
  9. The Hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive in fact, it looks even larger in person than online.

    Question

    The Hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive in fact, it looks even larger in person than online.
    The Hope diamond in the Smithsonian Institution is impressive in fact, it looks even larger in person than online.
  10. You signed up for the course now you’ll have to do the work.

    Question

    You signed up for the course now you’ll have to do the work.
    You signed up for the course now you’ll have to do the work.