Fix Run-On Sentences (CLB3-4

Run-onSentencesand
HowtoFixThem
(CLB3-4)
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What is a Run-on Sentence?
A run-on sentence is made when two or more independent
clauses are joined together without proper punctuation OR
conjunctions.
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What is an Independent Clause…?
Term Definition
Independent clause a group of words that includes a subject and a
verb, and can stand alone as a complete thought

Have a look at this example:
I hate the cold in Canada I don’t like
wearing gloves.
What is wrong here…?
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Have a look at this example:
I hate the cold in Canada I don’t like
wearing gloves.
Two independent clauses are joined
together without punctuation or a
conjunction. This creates a run-on
sentence.
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Fixing Run-on Sentences:
Run-on sentences can be fixed with:
1. a period separating the two independent clauses, making two
separate sentences.
2. a coordinating conjunction connecting the two independent
clauses.
3. a comma and a coordinating conjunction, but the comma is
optional.
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1. Separate the clauses into two separate
sentences.
The two independent clauses are:
I hate the cold in Canada.
I don’t like wearing gloves.
We have made 2 separate sentences,
using a period between them.
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2. Use a coordinating conjunction.
a coordinating conjunction can be used to
connect the two independent clauses.
But, what is a coordinating conjunction…?
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A coordinating conjunction is a:
word like:
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. (also
known as FANBOYS).
These words are used to join two
independent clauses.
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2. Use a coordinating conjunction to join the
two clauses.
I hate the weather in Canada I don’t like
the cold.
BECOMES:
I hate the weather in Canada and I
don’t like the cold.
OR
I hate the weather in Canada for I don’t
like the cold.
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3. Use a comma and a coordinating
conjunction
a comma and a coordinating conjunction can be used, but
the comma is optional.
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3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction
to join the two clauses.
I hate the weather in Canada, and I
don’t like the cold.
I hate the weather in Canada, for I don’t
like the cold.
Note: The comma is optional.
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Fix the following run-on
sentences.
Neva likes hot coffee she likes cold tea.
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Fix the following run-on
sentences.
Neva likes hot coffee and she likes cold
tea.
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Fix the following sentences:
I have visited Cuba 3 times they have never been
there.
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I have visited Cuba 3 times. They have never been
there.
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The students swim in this lake every day the water
is cold and still.
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The students swim in this lake every day, and the
water is cold and still.
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Jon prefers hiking alone Jon sometimes invites
friends to come along.
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Jon prefers hiking alone, but he sometimes invites
friends to come along.
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Summary
Fill in the Blanks:
Run-on sentences can be fixed with
1. a ___ separating the two independent clauses
2. a ___ connecting the two independent clauses
3. a ___ and a coordinating conjunction, but the ___ is optional
NOTE: Using only a comma between two independent clauses is a bad idea.
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Summary
Run-on sentences can be fixed with:
1. a period separating the two independent clauses
2. a coordinating conjunction connecting the two independent clauses
3. a comma and a coordinating conjunction, but the comma is optional
NOTE: It is not good practice to use only a comma between 2 independent clauses.
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Let’spractice!
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Add:
a period .
a comma ,
a conjunction for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

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1. Julie likes drawing she loves playing sports she loves to cook.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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1. Julie likes drawing, but she loves playing sports and she loves to cook.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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2. The weather was sunny we went to the beach
I hope we can go again next week.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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2. The weather was sunny, so we went to the beach.
I hope we can go again next week.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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3. It was a holiday we went to the park.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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3. It was a holiday and we went to the park.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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4. My cat is cute her name is Chloe she sleeps all day she plays all night.
.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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4. My cat is cute. Her name is Chloe. She sleeps all day and she plays all night.
.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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5. I run every morning I prefer running in the rain.
.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

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5. I run every morning, and I prefer running in the rain.
.
Add:
a period .
a comma ,

Correct the run-on sentences in the paragraphs, below.
1. We got a new puppy last fall he is really sweet
and furry his name is Rex he loves to chew shoes
and he loves to play ball in the yard.
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1. We got a new puppy last fall. He is really sweet
and furry, and his name is Rex. He loves to chew
shoes and play ball in the yard.
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2. Martin was driving through the school zone
Martin was going 50km per hour the police officer
gave him a warning Martin won’t be speeding in
the future.
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2. Martin was driving through the school zone and
he was going 50km per hour. The police officer
gave him a warning. Martin won’t be speeding in
the future.
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3. Zoe has travelled to Spain Portugal France the
UK Zoe loves to travel and explore new places she
gets jet-lag every time.
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3. Zoe has travelled to Spain, Portugal, France,
and the UK. She loves to travel and explore new
places, but she gets jet-lag every time.
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4. I have been shovelling for hours it is still
snowing the snow is deep and heavy I really don’t
like winter in Canada I like to ski.
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4. I have been shovelling for hours and it is still
snowing. The snow is deep and heavy. I really
don’t like winter in Canada, but I like to ski.
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5. If I won the lottery I would move to someplace
warm I would live on the beach I would watch the
sunrise every morning.
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5. If I won the lottery, I would move to someplace
warm and live on the beach. I would watch the
sunrise every morning.
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6. Class was cancelled a storm was coming there
was a chance that the road would be icy and
dangerous.
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6. Class was cancelled for a storm was coming, and
there was a chance that the road would be icy and
dangerous.
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Questions?
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Your Homework is…
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Correct the run-on sentences below. Use one of the ways we have used
today:
1. add a period
2. add a coordinating conjunction
3. add a comma and a coordinating conjunction
Maria takes her children to the playground in the morning Maria likes to
sleep in on weekends she lets them watch television instead. The children
like the playground the children love to watch television.

1. Submit your homework to Lori on Skype. live: loramoren
The first sentence of your homework is this: HW - time – date
HW-10-Oct 20
2. After class, you have until the 11:59 pm the same day to complete the assignment.
3. I will correct the first three homework assignments I receive 

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