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Run-on Sentences!!!
Guaranteed to confuse, annoy, frustrate, and irritate your readers:(
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Definition of a Run-on:
• Two independent clauses (IC)s incorrectly joined without proper separation.
• I went to class today we talked about run- on sentences.
• English 53 really is my favorite class, I never want to miss it!
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Two Types of Run-ons:
• Fused (RO)• Comma Splice (CS)
I went to class today we talked about run-on sentences. (RO)
English 53 really is my favorite class,
I never want to miss it! (CS)
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Fixing Run-ons:
Once run-ons are detected, there are FIVE easy ways to fix them!
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1) End first complete thought (IC) with a period/question mark & start a new
sentence (IC).
• What did I enjoy the most about English 53 I learned how to become a better writer! (RO)
• What did I enjoy the most about English 53? I learned how to become a better writer!
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2) Turn one independent clause (IC) into a dependent clause (DC) and
connect them together into a COMPLEX sentence.
• I had issues with my manager, I overcame them and was given a promotion. (CS)
• Although I had issues my manager, I overcame them and was given a promotion.
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3) Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two
independent clauses making them into one COMPOUND sentence.
• Some people were worried about taking the FEE in English 60, I saw it as a challenge to overcome. (CS)
• Some people were worried about taking the FEE in English 60, but I saw it as a challenge to overcome.
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4.) Add a semicolon between the two (IC)s making them into
a COMPOUND sentence.
• The FEE is no longer given in English 50 it will not be missed. (RO)
• The FEE is no longer given in English 50; it will not be missed.
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5) Add a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb between the two (IC)s making them into a COMPOUND
sentence.
• Mary worked hard, consequently, she did well in class. (CS)
• Mary worked hard; consequently, she did well in class.
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• SENTENCE PATTERN
BONUS!!!!
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Creating a Compound-Complex Sentence!
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Def: 2 IC’s correctly joined and 1 DC
• After I left school, I drove to my job, but I was not scheduled to work any hours.
• Maria studied her notes, and she reread several essays that she knew would be on the next test.
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• Because he wanted to pass English 53, Ted read all the comments on his essays; therefore, he did well in the class by the end of the semester.