Run-Ons
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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Sharon Harris
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Run-Ons
Two or more complete sentences written as though they were one sentence.
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Example
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.
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It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation. They still enjoyed the trip.
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, and they still enjoyed the trip.
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; they still enjoyed the trip.
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; however, they still enjoyed the trip.
Even though it rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.
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Multiple Choice
So how do I correct a Run-On sentence?
add a period between the two sentences
separate them with a comma and FANBOY
separate them with a semicolon
change one sentence to a subordinating clause
all of the above
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Correcting a Run-On is as easy as using
a period between the two sentences
a comma and FANBOY between the two sentences
a semicolon between the two sentences
changing one sentence from main to subordinating clause
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Multiple Select
Which two sentences are correctly written?
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.
It rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation; they still enjoyed the trip.
Even though it rained the entire time Gabriel and Jeffrey were on vacation, they still enjoyed the trip.
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Fill in the Blanks
Now you try using one of the several ways to correct a Run-On. Write the sentence in the blank.
Angela and Su Lin didn't bring the poster board they went back for it.
Type answer...
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Fill in the Blanks
Now you try using one of the several ways to correct a Run-On. Write the sentence in the blank.
The Spanish Club meets once a month the Key Club meets every other week.
Type answer...
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Multiple Select
Once last attempt. Which two sentences are correctly written?
Tina was on the all-conference team last year she was on the all team this year.
Tina was on the all-conference team last year; however, she was on the all team this year.
Tina was on the all-conference team last year; she was on the all team this year.
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