Run-On Sentences

What Are Run-On Sentences? When you write two or more sentences as a single sentence, you have a run-on sentence.

Types of Run-On Sentences Type 1: Fused Sentences Two or more sentences fused together as if they were expressing a single thought.

Types of Run-On Sentences Type 2: Comma Splice Two or more sentences connected with a comma without a conjunction (ex. And, but, therefore, so, etc.)

How to Correct Run-On Sentences Fused Sentences Add a period between the separate thoughts. Example of a fused sentence: I love hockey my game starts in two minutes. How to correct the sentence: I love hockey. My game starts in two minutes.

How to Correct Run-On Sentences Comma Splices Add a conjunction after the comma. For example:

How to Correct Run-On Sentences Comma Splices Cont’d Tip: Here is a list of conjunctions that can be used to help fix your comma splices. This “for” is another way of saying, “therefore”.

Practice: Are the following sentences fused or comma splices Practice: Are the following sentences fused or comma splices? Explain your answer. I hate going to school, there is too much homework. My brother is my best friend he loves to play Lego with me. When I go to the beach, I bring sandwiches with me I like tuna and eggs the best. Chocolate cake is my friend, it makes me happy.

Answers: Are the following sentences fused or comma splices Answers: Are the following sentences fused or comma splices? Explain your answer. I hate going to school, there is too much homework. Comma splice because you need a conjunction after the comma My brother is my best friend he loves to play Lego with me. Fused sentence because there are two thoughts combined with no punctuation When I go to the beach, I bring sandwiches with me I like tuna and eggs the best. Chocolate cake is my friend, it makes me happy.

Practice: Are the following run-on sentences? Watch your words, they become actions. How can you be so calm with everything going on we need to relax a bit. I’m making macaroni and cheese for supper because it’s my favorite. I want to go to the store to buy some milk, some cheese and some bread, dinner is important tonight with so many people coming and it has to be perfect.

Answers: Are the following run-on sentences? Watch your words, they become actions. Yes How can you be so calm with everything going on we need to relax a bit. Yes I’m making macaroni and cheese for supper because it’s my favorite. No I want to go to the store to buy some milk, some cheese and some bread, dinner is important tonight with so many people coming and it has to be perfect. Yes