Comma Splices and Fused Sentences (Handbook, Ch 36-37) Comma splice – when two independent clauses (or complete sentences) are joined only by a comma. Fused or run-on sentence – when two independent clauses (or complete sentences) have no punctuation. Dependent clause or fragment – contains a subject and verb but does not complete a thought. Dependent clause marker words include although, when, as if, because, before, even if, even though, if, in order to, since, though,
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virtue of the tenth Amendment to the Constitution, have exclusive powers to regulate intra-state commerce, Article 1, Section 8, Clause 3 (referred to as the Commerce clause), of the Constitution gives Congress exclusive power over trade activities among the states and with foreign countries and Indian tribes. The statute appears to be in violation of the Commerce Clause. Tanya Trucker ought to file a suit challenging the constitutionality of the statute enacted by the State of Confusion, in the Federal
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sentences easier because they separate the parts of sentences. Commas with Independent Clauses Use a comma before the coordinating conjunctions and, but, for, nor, or, so, and yet when they join two independent clauses. (Remember that an independent clause must have both a subject and a verb.) Independent clauses: The instructor put us in small groups, and she gave us a new assignment. Independent clauses: The essay was difficult to read, but I learned some new vocabulary words. Hint: Do not
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Voting Restrictions By: Brittnay Smith Although the Civil War brought about many changes in the nation, some states were still biased when it came to politics. Before 1870, there many laws were passed with the intent on restricting certain people or races from voting; most created or implemented by Southern administrations and although all races had the right to vote, the South did not wish for African-Americans, Mexican-American, or certain whites to vote. However, after the ratification of the
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| McGregor’s Ltd. | Memo To: | James McGregor | From: | Allen Lee | cc: | | Date: | October 29, 2014 | Re: | Employee Discount | | | Mr. McGregor, I would like to talk with you regarding the pending change to our employee discount system. I agree with you that changes need to be made within the company, to save money and create revenue, but I don’t think taking discounts away from some of our long time employees is the best way to obtain those goals. I have set forth a plan that
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The Law and Business: Commerce Powers In a more general way, the role of law in business can be greater appreciated when analyzing the Commerce Clause whose application is wide and profound both in intrastate and interstate commerce. Congress has broad powers to regulate business. These powers are derived from the Commerce Clause. The importance of these powers is so profound that even federal courts are deferential to them in their rulings. (Melvin, 2011) There have been some changes
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groups The grammatical components of a noun group (article, adjective/s, noun) The use of a comma in a series (within noun groups) Sentence punctuation Maintaining consistent tense Correct pronoun referencing The independent clause Conjunctions Combining clauses with conjunctions Compound sentences Labels and diagrams Step 3 Detailed descriptive texts with more demanding written language features Teaching/Learning activities suitable for Year 3 / Year 4 students but also for Year
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Smith v. Ford • Goldwater v. Carter • United States v. Nixon 7. If an individual activity does not affect interstate commerce, but the aggregate of that activity does, federal commerce jurisdiction exists under the: • Dormant Commerce Clause. • Resulting consequences doctrine. • Pretext principle. •
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Although Shawn Powers has never run a marathon, Sean Painter has. ___ 10. Angela Jones, Adrian Call, and Billy Brown are all planning to get a perfect score on the final exam. For questions 11-15, mark A for phrases, B for dependent clauses, and C for independent clauses. ___ 11. Going to the Homecoming Dance ___ 12. Finding themselves up a creek without a paddle ___ 13. I believe Mike’s the best candidate ___ 14. After Brenda finalizes the budget ___ 15. Tell him what you think Verbs (Voice)
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Hammer v. Dagenhart Hammer v. Dagenhart, was a United States Supreme Court decision involving the power of Congress to enact child labor laws. It was argued in April of 1918, and confirmed in June of 1918. Activities of such groups as the National Child Labor Committee, muckraking journalists, and labor groups called attention to unhealthy and unsafe working conditions. A response to this public concern, many states wanted to impose local restrictions on child labor. However, this plan became
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