Run-on Sentences

Run-on Sentences

Two independent clauses (subject/verb/complete thought) put together without the correct punctuation.

Multiple Select

Which of these is NOT an idependent clause?

• A. It is still millions of miles away.

• B. Mars, the red planet, is the fourth planet in our solar system.

• C. And if something were to go wrong on the colony.

• D. Maybe a day will come when people will establish a colony there.

RED FLAG

If a subject pronoun is somewhere besides the beginning of the sentence, it is usually starting a second independent clause.

Ways to fix a run-on sentence:

1. Make it two sentences...period. : )

The alarm did not go off this morning we were late for school.

The alarm did not go off this morning. We were late for school.

I had to get a tardy pass I was in a bad mood all day.

I had to get a tardy pass. I was in a bad mood all day.

2. Use a comma AND a coordination conjunction.

NOTE: The comma always go before the FANBOYS.

She came in to give us the test we had to put our phones away.

She came in to give us the test, so we had to put our phones away.

3. Use a semicolon - when the sentences compliment each other.

Note: the first word after the semilcolon IS NOT capitalized.

I found my keys they were in the door.

I found my keys; they were in the door.

Cats are the best pets they basically take care of themselves.

Cats are the best pets; they basically take care of themselves.

Be impressive.

4. Use a semicolon, THAMO, and a comma.

She wanted to go to the movie with us; however, she didn't have money for a ticket.

She was cleaning all day Dad was grilling the food.

She was cooking all day; meanwhile, Dad was grilling the food.

They came in late they had to get a tardy pass.

They came in late; therefore, they had to get a tardy pass.