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This document discusses how to identify and correct run-on sentences and comma splices. It defines run-on sentences as independent clauses that have not been joined correctly, often with a fused sentence error. Comma splices incorrectly use only a comma to join two independent clauses. The document provides examples and steps for identifying and correcting both issues, including using coordinating conjunctions with commas or semicolons alone to properly separate independent clauses.
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This document from the Purdue University Writing Lab provides guidance on proper comma usage. It discusses how commas are used with independent and dependent clauses, essential and nonessential phrases, compound sentences, and series. Examples are given to illustrate correct and incorrect comma usage. The document concludes by noting additional resources for help with commas available through the Purdue University Writing Lab.
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- 1. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 2. CHAPTER 17: AVOIDING RUN-ON SENTENCES AND COMMA SPLICES Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 3. CHAPTER OUTLINE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES In this chapter, you will learn to: recognize and correct run-on sentences and comma splices. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 4. RUN-ON SENTENCES Run-on sentences are independent clauses that have not been joined correctly. This error is called a fused sentence. Examples Run-on: Carol cleans her kitchen every week she shines every pot and pan. Correct: Carol cleans her kitchen every week; she shines every pot and pan. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 5. RUN ON SENTENCES Steps for Correcting Run-On Sentences 1. Check for two independent clauses. 2. Check that the clauses are separated by either a coordinating conjunction and a comma or by a semicolon. 3. Run-on: I studied for the test all weekend I am well prepared for it. 4. Correct: I studied for the test all weekend, so I am well prepared for it. (Turn to pg. 417 do exercise 1)
- 6. COMMA SPLICES A comma splice is an error that occurs when you punctuate with a comma but should use a semicolon instead. If you are joining two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction you must use a semicolon. In this instance, a comma is not enough. Correcting Comma Splices Two steps to follow: 1. Check for two independent clauses. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 7. COMMA SPLICES 2. Check that the clauses are separated by a coordinating conjunction. If they are, then a comma in front of the coordinating conjunction is sufficient. If they are not separated by a coordinating conjunction, you have a comma splice. Correct it by changing the comma to a semicolon. (Turn to pg. 419 Do exercise 2) Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 8. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A RUN-ON SENTENCE? A. I studied for the test all weekend I am well prepared for it. B. I studied for the test all weekend. I am well prepared for it. C. I studied for the test all weekend; I am well prepared for it. D. I studied for the test all weekend, and I am well prepared for it. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 9. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS A RUN-ON SENTENCE? A. I studied for the test all weekend I am well prepared for it. B. I studied for the test all weekend. I am well prepared for it. C. I studied for the test all weekend; I am well prepared for it. D. I studied for the test all weekend, and I am well prepared for it. Recognize and correct run-on sentences and comma splices. Copyright © 2012 by Pearson Education, Inc.
- 10. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES CONTAINS A COMMA SPLICE? A. The classroom was packed, we couldn’t find a seat anywhere. B. The classroom was packed; we couldn’t find a seat anywhere. C. The classroom was packed: we couldn’t find a seat anywhere. D. The classroom was packed. We couldn’t find a seat anywhere.
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Editor's Notes
- Review chapter objectives.
- Discuss run-on sentences.Share examples.Share the steps for correcting run-on sentences.
- Discuss comma splices.Share examples of how to correct comma splices.
- Discuss comma splices.