Understanding Run-on Sentences and Comma Splices

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many dependent clauses

• A sentence with a comma

• Multiple complete sentences combined but not properly punctuated

• A sentence that is too long

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence? (More than one.)

• Comma only

• Period

• Semicolon

• Exclamation mark

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the primary function of a semicolon in correcting run-on sentences?

• To denote possession

• To introduce a list

• To add detail

• To connect closely related sentences

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

What is FANBOYS?

• A group of dependent words

• A type of punctuation mark

• A special type of comma usage

• An acronym for coordinating conjunctions

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Which one is NOT a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and therefore does not need a comma?

• So

• And

• Because

• But

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is NOT a method to fix a run-on sentence?

• Using a semicolon

• Using a comma with a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS)

• Using only a comma

• Using a period

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is a comma splice?

• A run-on sentence where only a comma connecting the two complete ideas

• A sentence connected only by a FANBOYS

• A sentence starting with no comma

• A sentence with too many commas

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct a comma splice? (more than one)

• Change comma to period

• By adding a coordinating conjunction

• By adding a semicolon

• By removing the comma

What should you look for in your sentences to avoid run-ons?

• Articles and prepositions

• Nouns and pronouns

• Adjectives and adverbs

• Subjects and verbs

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Why is it important to correct run-on sentences and comma splices?

• To avoid using conjunctions

• To write longer sentences

• To use more punctuation

• To reduce confusion

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F