Sentence Structure in Editing

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?

*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

*You can also use a semicolon.

1. The official waves the flag the race begins.

• The official waves the flag, and the race begins.

• The official waves the flag and the race begins.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?

*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

*You can also use a semicolon.

2. The driver pushed the gas pedal the car zooms forward.

• The driver pushed the gas pedal. The car zooms forward.

• The driver pushed the gas pedal; the car zooms forward.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?

*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

*You can also use a semicolon.

3. She speeds around the curve she doesn't lose control.

• She speeds around the curve, but she doesn't lose control.

• She speeds around the curve; she doesn't lose control.

• Both sentences are correct.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?

*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

*You can also use a semicolon.

4. The other racers chase her their cars can't catch up.

• The other racers chase her, but their cars can't catch up.

• The other racers chase her. Their cars can't catch up.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into compound sentence?

*Remember a compound sentence uses a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

*You can also use a semicolon.

5. The race is soon over she wins another trophy.

• The race is soon over; she wins another trophy.

• The race is soon over, and she wins another trophy.

• Both sentences are correct.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into complex sentence?

*They can be joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Ex: after, although, since, until, because, when, before, while

*When the dependent clause (subordinating conjunction) starts the sentence, a comma follows the idea.

*When an independent clause starts the sentence, you do not need to use a comma before the conjunction.

1. After he finishes his run he puts on a sweat suit.

• After he finishes his run, he puts on a sweat suit.

• Leave it alone.

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into complex sentence?

*They can be joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Ex: after, although, since, until, because, when, before, while

*When the dependent clause (subordinating conjunction) starts the sentence, a comma follows the idea.

*When an independent clause starts the sentence, you do not need to use a comma before the conjunction.

2. When the weather is nice she walks three miles a day.

• When the weather is nice, she walks three miles a day.

• Leave it alone

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into complex sentence?

*They can be joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Ex: after, although, since, until, because, when, before, while

*When the dependent clause (subordinating conjunction) starts the sentence, a comma follows the idea.

*When an independent clause starts the sentence, you do not need to use a comma before the conjunction.

3. A lifeguard should be on duty when you go swimming.

• A life guard should be on duty, when you go swimming.

• Leave it alone

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into complex sentence?

*They can be joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Ex: after, although, since, until, because, when, before, while

*When the dependent clause (subordinating conjunction) starts the sentence, a comma follows the idea.

*When an independent clause starts the sentence, you do not need to use a comma before the conjunction.

4. Never skate on ice until it is frozen solid.

• Never skate on ice, until it is frozen solid.

• Leave it alone

Which sentence shows the correct way to turn this run-on sentence into complex sentence?

*They can be joined by a subordinating conjunction.

Ex: after, although, since, until, because, when, before, while

*When the dependent clause (subordinating conjunction) starts the sentence, a comma follows the idea.

*When an independent clause starts the sentence, you do not need to use a comma before the conjunction.

5. When thunderstorms are nearby stay out of the water.

• When thunderstorms are nearby, stay out of the water.

• Leave it alone