1. “Weekended”
Justin finished his project in ENSP703 first, Mr.
Ramirez will collect it on Wednesday then he
washed his car it was very dirty and marshy Justin
took the bucket and sponge in the garage he
washed the car with and soap, he dried it with a
towel Justin saw clouds in the sky he hoped it
doesn't rain.
2. RUN-ON
SENTENCES
has too many independent clauses or
two independent clauses that are not
linked correctly.
4. 1. Fused Sentences
-consists of two/more independent clauses, but
both the comma and conjunction are missing.
Even though Patrick rode the LRT, he was still late
for class the train had mechanical problems. He had
to walk to the next station.
5. 2. Comma Splice
-consists of two or more independent clauses that
follow one another and are incorrectly linked together
only with a comma. The coordinating conjunction is
missing.
Ex:
Julie writes the music, Timothy plays the guitar.
6. “Weekended”
Justin finished his project in Enge203 first, Mr.
Ramirez will collect it on Wednesday Then he
washed his car it was very dirty and marshy Justin
took the bucket and sponge in the garage He
washed the car with and soap, he dried it with a
towel Justin saw clouds in the sky he hoped it
doesn't rain.
8. Strategy 1
— Make two complete sentences.
Run-on: The computer is a useful tool it
can be used for academic or leisurely
activities .
Revised: The computer is a useful tool. It can
be used for academic or leisurely activities.
9. Strategy 2
— Use a comma and a
coordinating conjunction.
F-A-N-B-O-Y-S
Run-on: George didn’t study for
the midterm exams, he got failing
grades.
Revised: George didn’t study for the
midterm exams, so he got failing
grades.
10. Strategy 3
— Use a subordinating
conjunction.
Run-on: Chris needs to participate actively
and submit all requirements he wants to
pass the English class.
Revised: Chris needs to participate
actively and submit all requirements if
he wants to pass the English class.
11. Strategy 4
— Use a semicolon.
Run-on: Please listen to Vincent he
needs a friend right now.
Revised: Please listen to Vincent;
he needs a friend right now.
12. Javi was supposed to be in
Trigonometry class instead he was
flirting with pretty girls in the cafeteria.
He was unprepared to get a high grade
in the exam, he needed a grade of 90 in
the final exam to pass the course.
13. After a successful job interview, Julio
patiently waited for the result he is
hoping to hear that he got the job. The
HR personnel will call him anytime this
week if he qualifies, he will be told of
the requirements and contract details.
