1. Run-On Sentences and YOU!

2. 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.

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

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.