Fixing Run-On Sentences Effectively

This video tutorial explains what run-on sentences are and why they should be avoided. It provides methods to identify run-on sentences by checking for multiple ideas without joining words. The tutorial offers solutions to fix them, such as using punctuation or conjunctions. Additional tips include reading sentences aloud to check for clarity and using short sentences to improve readability.

Why should run-on sentences be avoided?

• They are grammatically correct.

• They are difficult to read and follow.

• They are too short.

• They are too formal.

What are the two main characteristics of a run-on sentence?

• It is very short and concise.

• It is written in passive voice.

• It contains one idea and has a joining word.

• It contains more than one idea and has no joining word.

In the example 'Maths is a key subject in the curriculum it is taught in various ways', what makes it a run-on sentence?

• It is too short.

• It contains two ideas but lacks a joining word.

• It is written in passive voice.

• It uses too many conjunctions.

What is one way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Add a full-stop between the ideas.

• Remove all conjunctions.

• Make the sentence longer.

• Use passive voice.

Which of the following is a conjunction that can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

• Although

• Because

• Therefore

• However

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

• Adding a full-stop between ideas.

• Using a conjunction.

• Removing all punctuation.

• Breaking the sentence into shorter sentences.

What should you do if you run out of breath while reading a sentence out loud?

• Use more complex words.

• Add punctuation to break up the sentence.

• Read faster.

• Add more ideas to the sentence.

How can you tell if a sentence runs on?

• It is very short.

• It has multiple ideas but no joining word.

• It contains only one idea.

• It uses too many commas.

What is a benefit of using short, sharp sentences?

• They are more difficult to understand.

• They are grammatically incorrect.

• They make the text longer.

• They help the reader follow your line of thought more easily.

What should you ask yourself to determine if a sentence runs on?

• Does the sentence use complex words?

• Is the sentence too short?

• Is the sentence written in passive voice?

• How many ideas are in the sentence?