1. 1 A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two joined sentences (independent clauses).

2. 2 There are two types of run-on sentences:  Fused  Fused sentences  Comma splices

3. 3 Fused Sentences A Fused Sentence Occurs When Two Sentences Are Joined Without Any Punctuation. Incorrect: Many teenage boys love to watch football on the weekends they also like to play videogames.

4. 4 Comma Splices A comma splice occurs when two sentences are joined with only a comma. Incorrect: The teacher told the students to complete the section on sentence fragments, she also told them to compose a five-page essay.

5. 5 Four Ways to Correct Run-on Sentences. 1. Use a period. Incorrect: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band it was a punk rock band. Correct: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band. It was a punk rock band.

6. 6 2. Use a Semicolon Incorrect: Einstein is famous for E=mc² Edison is famous for the invention of the light bulb. Correct: Einstein is famous for E=mc² ; Edison is famous for the invention of the light bulb.

7. 7 3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) Incorrect: First I Went to the grocery store then I went to the library. Correct: First I went to grocery store, and then I went to the library.

8. 8 4. Add a dependent word. Incorrect: Maria and John like skiing Karen does not. Some common dependent words: After, although, before, unless, as, because, even though, if, since, until, when, while. Correct: Although Maria and John like skiing, Karen does not.

9. Practice The girls played basketball the boys played tennis. My car broke down, I need to buy a new one. Americans shake hands when they meet the Japanese bow. Mother's Day is always on a Sunday, Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. William loved visiting Italy Sally preferred just to stay in Oklahoma. I want to learn Spanish Trudy wants to learn French. Remember: Two independent clauses do not belong together without a conjunction. Conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) 9