Run-Ons

Run-Ons

Two or more complete sentences written as though they were one sentence.

Example

It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip. 

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation. They still enjoyed the trip. 

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, and they still enjoyed the trip. 

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; they still enjoyed the trip. 

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; however, they still enjoyed the trip. 

• Even though it rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.  

Multiple Choice

So how do I correct a Run-On sentence?

• add a period between the two sentences

• separate them with a comma and FANBOY

• separate them with a semicolon

• change one sentence to a subordinating clause

• all of the above

Correcting a Run-On is as easy as using 

• a period between the two sentences

• a comma and FANBOY between the two sentences 

• a semicolon between the two sentences

• changing one sentence from main to subordinating clause

Multiple Select

Which two sentences are correctly written?

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.

• It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; they still enjoyed the trip.

• Even though it rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.

Fill in the Blank

Now you try using one of the several ways to correct a Run-On. Write the sentence in the blank.

Angela and Su Lin didn't bring the poster board they went back for it.

Fill in the Blank

Now you try using one of the several ways to correct a Run-On. Write the sentence in the blank.

The Spanish Club meets once a month the Key Club meets every other week.

Multiple Select

Once last attempt. Which two sentences are correctly written?

• Tina was on the all-conference team last year she was on the all team this year.

• Tina was on the all-conference team last year; however, she was on the all team this year.

• Tina was on the all-conference team last year; she was on the all team this year.