Recognizing and Correcting Run-on Sentences

This video tutorial focuses on understanding and correcting run-on sentences. It begins with an introduction to the week's topic of complete sentences, followed by a detailed explanation of what run-on sentences are and how they differ from compound sentences. The tutorial then explores various methods to fix run-ons, including using periods, semicolons, coordinating conjunctions, and subordinating conjunctions. Examples are provided to illustrate each method, and advanced techniques are discussed for more complex sentence structures. The video concludes with a review of key points and an invitation for students to reach out with questions before the upcoming quiz.

What are the three main topics covered this week?

• Paragraph structure, punctuation, and spelling

• Complete sentences, fragments, and run-ons

• Reading comprehension, vocabulary, and grammar

• Essay writing, thesis statements, and citations

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with a missing subject

• Two or more sentences incorrectly combined

• A sentence with too many commas

• A sentence with a missing verb

How can you fix a run-on sentence using a period?

• By adding a period at the end of the sentence

• By splitting the run-on into two separate sentences

• By replacing the period with a comma

• By adding a period in the middle of the sentence

When is it appropriate to use a semicolon to fix a run-on sentence?

• When the sentences are completely unrelated

• When the sentences are closely related in topic

• When the sentences contain a list

• When the sentences are very short

What does the acronym 'FANBOYS' stand for?

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Neither, But, Or, Yet, Since

• Finally, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, After, Now, Before, Or, Yet, Since

Where should the comma be placed when using a coordinating conjunction?

• No comma is needed

• At the end of the sentence

• Before the conjunction

• After the conjunction

What is a subordinating conjunction?

• A word that starts a sentence

• A word that ends a sentence

• A word that introduces a dependent clause

• A word that joins two independent clauses

How can you fix a run-on sentence if the subjects are the same?

• By using a compound predicate

• By using a comma

• By adding a period

• By using a semicolon

Which of the following is an example of a compound subject?

• The kitten slept all afternoon

• The puppy played all morning

• The puppy and kitten played

• The puppy played and slept

What should you do if you see blue or red squiggly lines in your writing?

• Delete the sentence

• Add more punctuation

• Ignore them

• Click on them to see suggestions