Understanding Run-On Sentences and Clauses

The video tutorial explains run-on sentences, also known as fused sentences, which occur when independent clauses are not joined correctly. It provides examples and methods to correct these errors, such as using periods, semicolons, or conjunctions. The tutorial also suggests rephrasing sentences to maintain clarity and avoid run-ons. Viewers are encouraged to seek further assistance from the Writing Center if needed.

What is a run-on sentence also known as?

• Comma splice

• Fused sentence

• Complex sentence

• Fragment

Why are run-on sentences considered serious errors?

• They use too many commas

• They are too short

• They violate sentence boundaries

• They are difficult to read

What does a run-on sentence contain?

• Only dependent clauses

• Only one independent clause

• Independent clauses not joined correctly

• Dependent clauses joined correctly

In the example given, what is the first independent clause?

• The athletes trained every day.

• The athletes were tired.

• The conditioning coach helped the entire team.

• The coach was strict.

How can you correct a run-on sentence using a period?

• By using a conjunction

• By rephrasing the sentence

• By separating the clauses into two sentences

• By adding a comma

What is the effect of using a semicolon to correct a run-on sentence?

• It adds a conjunction

• It makes the sentence longer

• It separates the clauses into two sentences

• It shows a closer relationship between the clauses

Which of the following is a coordinating conjunction?

• Because

• Although

• Yet

• Since

What is the result of adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction?

• It creates a fragment

• It creates a run-on sentence

• It correctly joins two independent clauses

• It makes the sentence incorrect

How can rephrasing help in correcting a run-on sentence?

• By making the sentence longer

• By creating one independent clause

• By adding more clauses

• By using more punctuation

In the rephrased example, what role does the conditioning coach play?

• He made them tired

• He helped them achieve fitness

• He was a distraction

• He was not involved