Fixing Run-On Sentences: Key Strategies

The video tutorial explains what run-on sentences are and why they should be avoided in writing. It provides methods to identify run-ons and offers four strategies to correct them: using periods, FANBOYS (coordinating conjunctions), Hot Shot Mama (conjunctive adverbs), and WASBIT (subordinating conjunctions). Each method is explained with examples to help improve sentence structure and variety.

Why should run-on sentences be avoided?

• They use too many commas.

• They are grammatically incorrect.

• They make sentences too short.

• They are difficult to understand.

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many commas.

• A sentence with incorrect grammar.

• Two sentences joined without proper punctuation.

• A sentence with too many words.

Which of the following is an example of a run-on sentence?

• I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

• I went to the store. I bought some milk.

• I went to the store; I bought some milk.

• I went to the store I bought some milk.

What is the simplest way to fix a run-on sentence?

• Add a comma.

• Add a period.

• Add an exclamation mark.

• Add a conjunction.

What does the acronym FANBOYS stand for?

• For, And, Not, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, Because, Or, Yet, So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yes, So

Which FANBOYS conjunction would best fit the sentence: 'I have to rewrite my paper, ___ it has run-ons in it.'?

• or

• and

• but

• for

What is a 'Hot Shot Mama'?

• A type of sentence structure.

• An acronym for conjunctive adverbs.

• A type of punctuation mark.

• An acronym for coordinating conjunctions.

Which of the following is a conjunctive adverb?

• or

• however

• but

• and

What does the acronym WASBIT stand for?

• When, While, As, Since, Before, If, Though

• When, While, Although, Since, Because, If, Though

• When, While, As, Since, Because, If, Though

• When, While, Although, Since, Before, If, Though

How does using a subordinating conjunction (WASBIT) affect a sentence?

• It creates a run-on sentence.

• It creates a dependent clause.

• It creates a simple sentence.

• It creates a compound sentence.