Run-ons, Comma splices, Fragments

Why would we not change the time to later in the day, there are absolutely zero cons.

• Why would we not change the time to later in the day? There are absolutely zero cons.

• Why would we not change the time to later in the day; there are absolutely zero cons.

• As it is.

Giving him more time to wake up and do homework before school.

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Having three day weekends so we only have school for four days a week would benefit students and teachers because students would be happier as they get more time with their family, it would also give students an extra day to finish their assignments, and teachers would be nicer through the week.

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Whether they lost someone close to them or they had a bad experience with a person.

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Alaska has so much animal life they have Humpback whales, Bald eagles, and Seals.

• Alaska has so much animal life. They have Humpback whales, Bald eagles, and Seals.

• Alaska has so much animal life, they have Humpback whales, Bald eagles, and Seals.

• As it is.

Drew Hayden Taylor’s critique of Stephen Harper’s apology. Argued that it is insufficient to the task.

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While Eric is a brave boy who never complains about his illness.

• While Eric is a brave boy, who never complains about his illness.

• While Eric is a brave boy who never complains about his illness, he still needs reassurance.

• Correct.

The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone; you should go.

• The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone, you should go.

• The zoo is a wonderful experience for everyone you should go.

• As it is

Academic essays tend to be highly logical, clear logical reasoning is very persuasive.

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Our elm tree must be cut down because it has Dutch elm disease.

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