3p Writing Conventions Unit 2 Learning Goal: Identify and correct Run-on Sentences.

What is a run-on sentence? Two or more complete sentences run together into one. Two or more complete sentences run together into one. There are two main types. There are two main types.

Run-on Sentences (2 Types) A fused sentence has no punctuation at all between two complete thoughts. A fused sentence has no punctuation at all between two complete thoughts. Ex: Lightning speeds to our eyes at 186,000miles per second thunder creeps to our ears at 1,087 feet per second. Ex: Lightning speeds to our eyes at 186,000miles per second thunder creeps to our ears at 1,087 feet per second. A comma splice has just a comma between two complete thoughts. A comma splice has just a comma between two complete thoughts. Ex: We cannot hear and see the event at the same time, we sense it twice in different ways. Ex: We cannot hear and see the event at the same time, we sense it twice in different ways.

Sentence or Run-on (Lv 2) Write C for sentence, R for run-on. 1. Exercise can increase the efficiency of your muscles, as well as your muscles’ strength and size. 2. Aerobic exercise helps your heart pump more efficiently, then the number of blood vessels in your muscles increases. 3. ATP is a complex molecule scientists consider it the cell’s fuel. C, R, R (Answers)

Find all the complete sentences in the run-ons below 1.Sculptors in Benin create detailed statues, they use the lost-wax process of casting. 2.The sculptor forms a figure from soil and water, after it has dried, the sculptor coats it with beeswax. 3.The sculptor heats bronze until it liquefies then the sculptor pours molten bronze into the mold.

Revise by making each run-on sentence into 2 separate sentences. 1.Naomi worked hard she was persistent. Naomi worked hard. She was persistent. 2.She tried different exercises her skills showed great improvement. She tried different exercises. Her skills showed great improvement. 3.Naomi wanted to make the basketball team she practiced every afternoon. Naomi wanted to make the basketball team. She practiced every afternoon.

What was that again? A run-on sentence is ___ or more ___ sentences run ___ into ___. A run-on sentence is ___ or more ___ sentences run ___ into ___. A fused sentence has no ___ at all between two ___ ___. A fused sentence has no ___ at all between two ___ ___. A comma splice has just a ___ between two ___. A comma splice has just a ___ between two ___.

Fixing Run-ons: Strategy 2 When the complete thoughts are closely related and equally important, make a compound sentence. When the complete thoughts are closely related and equally important, make a compound sentence. There are 3 ways to make a compound sentence. There are 3 ways to make a compound sentence.

Making a Compound Sentence 1 Use a comma and coordinating conjunction Use a comma and coordinating conjunctionExample: Jaya ran to catch the train she missed it by two minutes. Jaya ran to catch the train, but she missed it by two minutes.

Making a Compound Sentence 2 Use a semi-colon Use a semi-colonExample: Jaya ran to catch the train she missed it by two minutes. Jaya ran to catch the train; she missed it by two minutes.

Making a Compound Sentence 3 Use a semi-colon with a conjunctive adverb + a comma. Use a semi-colon with a conjunctive adverb + a comma.Example: Jaya ran to catch the train she missed it by two minutes. Jaya ran to catch the train; however, she missed it by two minutes.