Click to edit Master subtitle style Run ons, Comma Splices, Fused Sentences Created by: Alia K. and Scotty S.

It’s a term describing two independent clauses which are joined together with no connecting word or punctuation to separate the clauses. In other words it’s a sentence that is improperly punctuated. {subject and its predicate and another subject and its predicate} What is a run on?

You can join the two independent clauses with coordinating conjunctions following a comma. I. __________, F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. __________ II. F.A.N.B.O.Y.S. (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) Avoidance No. 1 Run ons

If you decide to not use a comma and coordinating conjunction then you can use a semicolon. I. _________; _________ II. _________; however, _________ Avoidance No.2 Run ons

I. Use semicolon II. Comma and coordinating conjunction III. Subordinating conjunction IV. Split into two separate sentences V. Em-dash Over All avoidance methods

Run ons are a structural flaw. Just because a sentence is longer than expected that does not mean it is a run on. A long sentence may be a “run-off-at-the-mouth”, but it could still be punctuated properly. Run on Mini Facts

Incorrect- I didn’t know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide. Correct- I didn't know which job I wanted, and I was to confused to decide. Incorrect- They weren't dangerous criminals they were detectives in disguise. Correct- they weren't dangerous criminals; they were detectives in disguise. Sentence Examples { good & bad}

There are a few ways to spot or find run on sentences. 1. You can turn it into a yes/no questions 2. You can also turn it into a tag question a) A tag sentence is a sentence that ends with a questioning phrase at the very and. Finding Run ons

There are a few ways to spot or find run on sentences. 1. You can turn it into a yes/no questions 2. You can also turn it into a tag question a) A tag sentence is a sentence that ends with a questioning phrase at the very and. Finding Run ons

THE NUMBER ONE RULE IN RUN ON SENTENCES IS.....DON'T JUST PUT A COMMA!!! IF YOU JUST PUT A COMMA YOU WILL MAKE A COMMA SPLICE!!! COMMA SPLICES ARE BAD! THING NOT TO DO!!!!!!!!!!

THE FOLLOWING QUIZ WAS PROVIDED BY : GRAMMAR.CCC.COMENT. EDU

No.1 Samantha leads a boisterous life she never seems to have a dull moment. a) this sentence is correct b) life, she c.) life; she Repairing Run on Sentences Quiz

No.2 The airport is about to shut down because of the hurricane and if the plane doesn't land soon it will have to go up north. a) this sentence is correct b). hurricane, and c.) hurricane; and d) hurricane. And

No.3 The play begins at 8:30 make sure your there before 8:15. a) this sentence is correct b) 8:30, make c.) 8:30. Make

No.4 Lilith always knew her way around the forest this is something she could always depend on. a) this sentence is correct b.) forest; this c) forest, this

No.5 The head of state and the religious leader were often the same person all the power rested in one ruler. a) this sentence is correct b) person, all c.) person; all

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