Please help me with puctuating these sentences.
With five gallons of gas.
Because the store was closed.
For the seventh time.
Since I started taking college courses.
She drove the car right into the garage.
When the garage door was closed.
Friday nights at the diner were always busy, I prefeer the activity.
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1. With five gallons of gas.
2. Because the store was closed.
3. For the seventh time.
4. Since I started taking college courses.
5. She drove the car right into the garage.
6. When the garage door was closed.
7. Friday nights at the diner were always busy, I prefeer the activity.
Only # 5 is a correct sentence.
# 7 is a run-on sentence.
The other sentences are fragments and need additional words to make then correct.
Check this site for suggestions about correcting fragments and run-ons.
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Here are the corrected versions of the sentences:
1. With five gallons of gas, it was enough for a long drive.
2. Because the store was closed, I had to find another place to buy groceries.
3. For the seventh time, he failed to pass the driving test.
4. Since I started taking college courses, my knowledge has greatly expanded.
5. She drove the car right into the garage where it was safe.
6. When the garage door was closed, he couldn't get his bike out.
7. Friday nights at the diner were always busy, but I prefer the activity and lively atmosphere.
To correct the punctuation of the given sentences, here are the appropriate suggestions:
1. With five gallons of gas:
This is a prepositional phrase, so it does not require any punctuation.
2. Because the store was closed:
This is a complete sentence and does not require any additional punctuation.
3. For the seventh time:
Similar to the first sentence, this is also a prepositional phrase and does not require any punctuation.
4. Since I started taking college courses:
This is also a complete sentence and does not require any additional punctuation.
5. She drove the car right into the garage:
This sentence is correctly punctuated as it is.
6. When the garage door was closed:
Similar to the first and third sentences, this is also a prepositional phrase and does not require any punctuation.
7. Friday nights at the diner were always busy, I prefer the activity:
This is a run-on sentence. To correct it, you can either split it into two separate sentences, or use a coordinating conjunction (such as "and" or "but") to connect the two clauses. For example:
- Friday nights at the diner were always busy. I prefer the activity.
- Friday nights at the diner were always busy, but I prefer the activity.
Additionally, the link provided for suggestions about correcting fragments and run-ons seems to be broken. However, you can find helpful resources online or in writing guides to learn more about how to correct sentence fragments and run-ons.