Run On Sentences Bellwork

Monday, September 11 Directions: Copy down these frequent run on problems and their solutions: 1. Two main clauses only separated by a comma. Solution: Add a conjunction. 2. Two main clauses with no punctuation between them. Solution: Add a semicolon or use a period to begin a new sentence. 3. Two main clauses with either no comma or no coordinating conjunction. Solution: Add a comma and coordinating conjunction or use a subordinating conjunction.

1. Extra crackers are available, they are next to the salad bar. Tuesday, September 12 Directions: A comma is NOT enough! Fix these run on sentences. 1. Extra crackers are available, they are next to the salad bar. 2. Andre sank a perfect basket from half court, unfortunately the coach’s back was turned. 3. Hurdles are Sam's specialty, he likes them best.

Wednesday, September 13 Directions: Add punctuation to fix these run on sentences. 1. The law student studied hard she passed her exam. 2. Because of the hot sun, ice cream ran down the cone and coated Randall’s fingers for his tongue couldn’t keep up. 3. Kamil looked for the leash he found it in the closet.

Thursday, September 14 Directions: A conjunction is NOT enough with two independent clauses! Add what is missing. 1. You can rollerskate like a pro but you cannot ice skate. 2. Julian gazed at the moon and he marveled at its brightness. 3. Warren wanted to make a good impression on Melody but the soda explosion that soaked his shirt ruined their first meeting.

Friday, September 15 Directions: Add a subordinating conjunction (like AFTER, AS, WHILE, THOUGH) to fix the run-ons. 1. The dogs drooled while we ate slices of hot pizza the cat feigned nonchalance even though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni. 2. Mary Ellen screamed her roommate’s pet tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn. 3. Running late with dinner, Elizabeth fussed with seasonings and wiped spots off the glasses the family stared at their empty plates.