Question

^{Exercise 5–2 [General] Identify and correct fragments, comma splices, or fused sentences. Some sentences are correct. 1. The reason for our low inventory turnover being that this is our slow season. 2. To improve our profits; therefore, we reduced expenses. 3. The proposal was unclear, so the Board requested additional in- formation. 4. Tax season is our busiest time of the year everyone works long hours. 5. After the president announced the new policy, employees became worried. 6. Although, the new equipment has improved our rate of produc- tion. 7. Accountants do not depreciate land, therefore, we cannot allocate land costs on a systematic and rational basis. 8. Accountants write many letters as part of their professional re- sponsibilities, for example, they may write letters to the IRS. 9. Two managers postponed their vacations, and thus we were able to handle the emergency. 10. Although we increased our advertising, sales did not improve.}

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1	Correct Sentence.
2	We redused expenses to improve our profits.
3	Correct Sentence.
4	Everyone works long hours during tax season being the busiest time of the year
5	Correct Sentence.
6	Still the new equipment has improved rate of production of goods.
7	Land does not get depreciated hence we cannot allocate land cost on a systematic & rational basis.
8	Correct Sentence.
9	Correct Sentence.
10	We increased our advertising expenses still there is no improvement in sales.