Don’t get run over by…

 A run-on sentence is one that has two (or more) complete sentences or independent clauses joined together without proper punctuation. What is a run on?

 My brother has big brown eyes he is able to talk my mother into about anything. For example:

 My brother has big brown eyes. It is the first independent clause that can be a separate sentence.

 He is able to talk my mother into about anything. This is the second independent clause that can be a separate sentence

 My brother has big brown eyes. He is able to talk my mother into about anything. Separated:

 There are many ways to fix run-on sentences. #1 Break it into two separate sentences. Example: error: Stephanie has red hair it is beautiful. fixed : Stephanie has red hair. It is beautiful. Fixing Run-on Sentences

 # 2 Use conjunctions (FANBOYS-for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) and a comma. Example : error : Marilyn has blond hair it is shiny and pretty. fixed : Marilyn has blond hair, and it is shiny and pretty. Fixing Run-on Sentences

 #3 You can also use a semi colon Example: error : Tommy has light brown hair it is short and spiky. fixed : Tommy has light brown hair; it is short and spiky. Fixing Run-on Sentences

 Let’s try some together!

 Bella is our dog she loves to sleep on our laps. Add a period

 Bella is our dog. She loves to sleep on our laps.

 The couch was orange and green Grandma needs a new one. Add a comma and a conjunction

 The couch was orange and green, so Grandma needs a new one.

 The snow is coming down fast we may get a snow day. Add a semi colon

 The snow is coming down fast; we may get a snow day.

 Becky made a snowman he wore my father’s hat. Add a comma and a conjunction

 Becky made a snowman, and he wore my father’s hat.

 Mark went sledding he lost his glove. Add a semi colon

 Mark went sledding; he lost his glove.