Run-On Sentences and YOU!

What is a run-on sentence? Two independent clauses that have been run together without appropriate conjunction and/or mark of punctuation between them. Example: Ms. Thompson likes to wear sweaters in the winter she sometimes wears them in July.

Fixing a Run-On Sentence (Four easiest) Use a coordinating conjunction Use a subordinating conjunction Use a transitional expression Use end punctuation

Use a Subordinating Conjunction They need to stay awake at work they drink coffee. Because they need to stay awake at work, they drink coffee. They drink coffee at work because they need to stay awake.

Use a coordinating conjunction They need to stay awake at work they drink coffee. They need to stay awake at work, so they drink coffee.

Use a Transitional Expression They need to stay awake at work they drink coffee. They need to stay awake at work; therefore, they drink coffee. They need to stay awake at work. Therefore, they drink coffee.

Use End Punctuation They need to stay awake at work they drink coffee. Note: The option above doesn’t show a logical relationship between the ideas, so use a different option if possible.