Mastering Run-On Sentences

Mastering Run-On Sentences

Learn how to identify and correct run-on sentences. Practice exercises will help you improve your writing skills. Use punctuation and conjunctions to create clear and concise sentences. Avoid common mistakes and enhance your communication.

Mastering Run-On Sentences

Learn how to identify and correct run-on sentences to improve your writing skills.

Mastering Run-On Sentences

Learn how to identify and correct run-on sentences. Understand the different types of run-ons, such as comma splices and fused sentences. Discover strategies to break up run-ons using punctuation, conjunctions, or subordination. Improve your writing by mastering run-on sentences.

A fused sentence is what y'all do a lot. There is not punctuation between two independent clauses.

Fused Sentence

This is when you put a comma randomly in a sentence, but you do not have a conjunction to go with it.

Comma Splice

Types of Run-ons

Multiple Choice

Jill didn't really want to visit me, all she wanted was to borrow money.

• Correct

• Comma splice

• Fused Sentence

Multiple Choice

Hollywood is famous many films are made in Hollywood.

• Correct

• Fused Sentence

• Comma Splice

Multiple Select

What strategies can be used to break up run-on sentences?

• Using punctuation

• Using conjunctions

• Using subordination

• Using capitalization

Breaking Up Run-on Sentences

• Using punctuation: Adding appropriate punctuation marks can help separate ideas and create shorter, clearer sentences.

• Using conjunctions: Connecting related ideas with conjunctions like 'and', 'but', or 'or' can break up run-on sentences.

• Using capitalization: Starting a new sentence with a capital letter can help separate ideas and avoid run-on sentences.

Mastering Run-On Sentences

Identify independent clauses by looking for complete thoughts that can stand alone as sentences. They should have a subject and a verb, and express a complete idea.

Use punctuation, such as commas or semicolons, to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence.

Multiple Choice

What should you look for to identify independent clauses?

• Punctuation marks

• Complete thoughts that can stand alone as sentences

• Subject and verb

• Run-on sentences

Identifying Independent Clauses

Trivia: Independent clauses are complete thoughts that can stand alone as sentences. They contain a subject and a verb.

Recognizing Coordinating Conjunctions

• Coordinating conjunctions join two independent clauses.

• Common coordinating conjunctions: and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet.

• These need to be joined with a comma.

• Example, "She went to the store, and she got a cake."

Multiple Choice

What are some common coordinating conjunctions used to join two independent clauses?

• and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet

• however, therefore, nevertheless, moreover

• because, since, although, unless

• then, thus, hence, consequently

Common Coordinating Conjunctions

• and: used to add information or ideas
• but: used to show contrast or contradiction
• or: used to present alternatives
• nor: used to present negative alternatives
• for: used to explain a reason or purpose
• so: used to show cause and effect
• yet: used to show unexpected contrast

Mastering Semicolons

Use semicolons to connect independent clauses; it adds variety to your writing.

Example: I love to read; it helps me relax.

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of using semicolons in writing?

• To connect independent clauses

• To add variety to your writing

• To help you relax

• To capitalize the first word after the semicolon

Improve Writing Skills

Trivia: Did you know that using punctuation and conjunctions can help create clear and concise sentences? Other ways to improve your writing skills include learning how to identify and correct run-on sentences, practicing exercises, and avoiding common mistakes. Enhancing your communication is key to becoming a better writer.

Multiple Choice

What can you do to improve your writing skills?

• Use run-on or fused sentences

• Practice exercises

• Use punctuation and conjunctions to create clear and concise sentences

• Avoid independent clauses