Exploring Run-on Sentences

This video tutorial covers the topic of run-on sentences. It begins with an introduction to what run-on sentences are, followed by examples that illustrate the concept. The video then explains four methods to correct run-on sentences, including using punctuation like periods and semicolons. Corrected examples are provided to demonstrate these methods. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key points discussed.

What is the main topic of today's lesson?

• Subject-verb agreement

• Sentence fragments

• Run-on sentences

• Comma splices

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a subject-verb disagreement

• A sentence that is too short

• A sentence with two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation

• A sentence with too many commas

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I love reading books, they are very interesting.

• I love reading books because they are very interesting.

• I love reading books; they are very interesting.

• I love reading books. They are very interesting.

How many ways are there to correct a run-on sentence?

• Two

• Four

• Three

• Five

Which punctuation mark can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

• Comma

• Question mark

• Period

• Exclamation mark

In the corrected examples, what is used in the first sentence to separate the two independent clauses?

• Colon

• Period

• Semicolon

• Comma

What combination is used in the second example to create a complete sentence?

• Comma and conjunction

• Semicolon and conjunction

• Period and conjunction

• Colon and conjunction

What is the key takeaway about correcting run-on sentences?

• It is easy and just requires appropriate punctuation

• It is difficult and requires practice

• It requires rewriting the entire sentence

• It is impossible to correct