Fixing Run-on Sentences: Breaking Them Down

The video tutorial explains how to identify and correct run-on sentences. It provides three examples from student journals, demonstrating how to break these sentences into smaller, complete sentences. The instructor guides viewers through the process of identifying separate ideas within a run-on sentence and suggests where to place periods to create clear, concise sentences. The video concludes with a call to action to subscribe for more content.

Why is it important to break run-on sentences into smaller sentences?

• To add more words

• To confuse the reader

• To improve readability and clarity

• To make the text longer

In the first example, what is the main reason for the cracks in the rocks?

• Drought

• Human activity

• Earthquake

• Heavy rainfall

How many sentences should the first example be broken into?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

What is the first idea in the first example?

• The reason for the cracks

• The color of the rocks

• What might happen if touched

• Following the steps to see the phenomenon

In the second example, what is the first part about?

• The plants like algae

• What the narrator did

• The ancient sea

• The quartz and volcanic rock

How many sentences should the second example be broken into?

• One

• Two

• Three

• Four

What is the final part of the second example?

• The plants like algae

• The ancient sea

• The quartz and volcanic rock

• What the narrator did

In the third example, where did the family go?

• Mount Everest

• Tiger Leaping Gorge in Shangri-La

• The Grand Canyon

• The Great Wall of China

How many sentences should the third example be broken into?

• Four

• Three

• One

• Two

What is the second part of the third example about?

• The family members

• The journey to the location

• How amazing the natural formation is

• The weather conditions