1. Chapter 5
Part II

2. Chapter 5: How to Correct Run-On Sentences
Make one thought dependent, using subordinating conjunctions (such as because, when after, if). 2

3. Chapter 5: How to Correct Run-On Sentences
Take a look at the following examples: 3

4. Chapter 5: Subordinating Conjunctions
Here is a list of common subordinating conjunctions: 4

5. Chapter 5: Punctuating Dependent Clauses
Note the punctuation of dependent clauses based on their position in a sentence: 5

6. Chapter 5: Punctuating Dependent Clauses
Take a look at the following examples: 6

7. Chapter 5: Comma Splices
Like run-ons, comma splices are serious sentence errors that confuse and annoy the readers. They are corrected the same way as run-ons.
They occur when only a comma is used to separate two complete thoughts. A comma also is not sufficient to divide two thoughts. A stronger separation is necessary. 7

8. Chapter 5: How to Recognize Comma Splices
To test a sentence to see if you have written a comma splice, take the sentence apart at the comma.
If the part before the comma is a complete thought and the part after the comma is also a complete thought, then you need to check whether the second clause starts with a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but, so, for, yet, nor).
If you do not have a coordinating conjunction to separate the two complete thoughts, then you have a comma splice. 8

9. Chapter 5: How to Correct Comma Splices
To correct comma splice use any one of the methods you used to correct run-ons: 9

10. Chapter 5: Writing Success Tip 5
Proofreading Tips 10