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Run-on SentencesRun-on Sentences-on -on SentencesSentencesA run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two joined sentences (independent clauses).

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There are two types There are two types of run-on sentences:of run-on sentences:

Fused sentencesFused sentences

Comma splicesComma splices

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Fused SentencesFused SentencesA Fused Sentence Occurs When Two Sentences Are Joined Without Any Punctuation.

Incorrect: Many teenage boys love to watch football on the weekends they also like to play videogames.

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Comma SplicesComma SplicesA comma splice occurs when two sentences are joined with only a comma.

Incorrect: The teacher told the students to complete the section on sentence fragments, she also told them to compose a five-page essay.

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Four Ways to Correct Run-on Four Ways to Correct Run-on Sentences.Sentences.

1. Use a period.1. Use a period.

Incorrect: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band it was a punk rock band.

Correct: Miranda was the lead vocalist in her band. It was a punk rock band.

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2. Use a Semicolon2. Use a Semicolon

Incorrect: Einstein is famous for E=mc²  Edison is famous for the invention of the light bulb.

Correct: Einstein is famous for E=mc² ; Edison is famous for the invention of the light bulb.

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3. Use a comma and a coordinating 3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunctionconjunctionFANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

Incorrect: First I Went to the grocery store then I went to the library.

Correct: First I went to grocery store, and then I went to the library.

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4. Add a dependent word.4. Add a dependent word.

Incorrect: Maria and John like skiing Karen does not.

Some common dependent words:

After, although, before, unless, as, because, even though, if, since, until, when, while.

Correct: Although Maria and John like skiing, Karen does not.

Practice The girls played basketball the boys played tennis. My car broke down, I need to buy a new one. Americans shake hands when they meet the Japanese bow. Mother's Day is always on a Sunday, Thanksgiving is always on a

Thursday. William loved visiting Italy Sally preferred just to stay in Oklahoma. I want to learn Spanish Trudy wants to learn French.

Remember: Two independent clauses do not belong together without a conjunction.

Conjunctions: FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)

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