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A run-on sentence is A run-on sentence is two or more two or more sentencessentences that are incorrectly that are incorrectly written as one sentencewritten as one sentence. The length . The length of the sentence has nothing to do with of the sentence has nothing to do with it being a run-on sentence. Run-on it being a run-on sentence. Run-on sentences may be more than one sentences may be more than one sentence written as one without end sentence written as one without end marks, OR a run-on may be more marks, OR a run-on may be more than one sentence joined with than one sentence joined with commascommas. .

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The states didn’t agree on the amount of The states didn’t agree on the amount of representatives the big states wanted representatives the big states wanted more votes because they had more more votes because they had more people.people.

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Thomas Jefferson was a very famous Thomas Jefferson was a very famous American he wrote the Declaration of American he wrote the Declaration of Independence.Independence.

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The states had to agree on a compromise The states had to agree on a compromise the agreement was called The Great the agreement was called The Great Compromise.Compromise.

There are There are three methodsthree methods for for correcting run-on sentences. correcting run-on sentences.

1.1.  The first is to simply make   The first is to simply make two sentencestwo sentences..

IncorrectIncorrectTimothy insists that Phillip help with the Timothy insists that Phillip help with the weaving even though he is blind he does weaving even though he is blind he does this so Phillip won't give up on life and this so Phillip won't give up on life and become completely dependent on become completely dependent on Timothy.Timothy.

CorrectCorrectTimothy insists that Phillip help with the Timothy insists that Phillip help with the weaving even though he is blindweaving even though he is blind.. HHe does e does this so Phillip won't give up on life and this so Phillip won't give up on life and become completely dependent on become completely dependent on Timothy.Timothy.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

A chimpanzee walked along the wall.A chimpanzee walked along the wall.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

A chimpanzee walked along the wall.A chimpanzee walked along the wall.

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Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

A policeman searched a shed and went A policeman searched a shed and went into the house he checked the back porch into the house he checked the back porch and then left in his car.and then left in his car.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

A policeman searched a shed and went A policeman searched a shed and went into the houseinto the house. H. He checked the back porch e checked the back porch and then left in his car.and then left in his car.

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Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

Stay with me.Stay with me.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

Stay with me.Stay with me.

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Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

The movie director began to speak The movie director began to speak everyone looked restless and began to everyone looked restless and began to look around and smile at each other and look around and smile at each other and not listen.not listen.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

The movie director began to speakThe movie director began to speak.. EEveryone looked restless and began to veryone looked restless and began to look around and smile at each other and look around and smile at each other and not listen.not listen.

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Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

He sits in the park daily.He sits in the park daily.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

He sits in the park daily.He sits in the park daily.

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Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

The flag salute is starting, we need to The flag salute is starting, we need to stand.stand.

Is this a sentence or a run-on?Is this a sentence or a run-on?Correct run-on sentences by Correct run-on sentences by

making two sentences.making two sentences.

The flag salute is startingThe flag salute is starting.. WWe need to e need to stand.stand.

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2. 2.  The second method for The second method for correcting run-on sentences is correcting run-on sentences is linking the sentenceslinking the sentences with a with a comma and a conjunction. (The comma and a conjunction. (The seven seven coordinating conjunctionscoordinating conjunctions are easy to remember by using are easy to remember by using this mnemonic device: this mnemonic device:

FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So.)Yet, and So.)

IncorrectIncorrectSharks live in all seas. One kind even lives Sharks live in all seas. One kind even lives in the Arctic Ocean most live in mild or in the Arctic Ocean most live in mild or warm oceans.warm oceans.

CorrectCorrectSharks live in all seas. One kind even lives Sharks live in all seas. One kind even lives in the Arctic Oceanin the Arctic Ocean, but, but most live in mild most live in mild or warm oceans.or warm oceans.

Sentence or Run-on?Sentence or Run-on?Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by

adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before

the conjunction.the conjunction.

They planted a garden it didn’t do well due They planted a garden it didn’t do well due to heavy rainfall.to heavy rainfall.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.

Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before the conjunction.the conjunction.

They planted a gardenThey planted a garden, but, but it didn’t do well it didn’t do well due to heavy rainfall.due to heavy rainfall.

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Sentence or Run-on?Sentence or Run-on?Correct a run-on sentence by Correct a run-on sentence by

adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before

the conjunction.the conjunction.

One presenter arrived at her seminar late.One presenter arrived at her seminar late.

Sentence or Run-On?Sentence or Run-On?Correct a run-on sentences by Correct a run-on sentences by

adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before

the conjunction.the conjunction.

One presenter arrived at her seminar late.One presenter arrived at her seminar late.

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Sentence or Run-on?Sentence or Run-on?Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by

adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before

the conjunction.the conjunction.

Phoenix, Arizona is a pretty city it is one of Phoenix, Arizona is a pretty city it is one of the fastest growing cities in the country.the fastest growing cities in the country.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.

Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before the conjunction.the conjunction.

Phoenix, Arizona is a pretty cityPhoenix, Arizona is a pretty city, and, and it is it is one of the fastest growing cities in the one of the fastest growing cities in the country.country.

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Sentence or Run-on?Sentence or Run-on?Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by

adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before

the conjunction.the conjunction.

You may place a stamp on your envelope You may place a stamp on your envelope you may place the envelope in this basket you may place the envelope in this basket to be stamped later.to be stamped later.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.

Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before the conjunction.the conjunction.

You may place a stamp on your envelopeYou may place a stamp on your envelope, , oror you may place the envelope in this you may place the envelope in this basket for stamping.basket for stamping.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.

Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before the conjunction.the conjunction.

Mary PoppinsMary Poppins was a popular movie in 1964 was a popular movie in 1964 it is still popular today.it is still popular today.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a coordinating conjunction.adding a coordinating conjunction.

Don’t forget to add a comma before Don’t forget to add a comma before the conjunction.the conjunction.

Mary PoppinsMary Poppins was a popular movie in was a popular movie in 19641964, and, and it is still popular today. it is still popular today.

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3.3.  The third method for correcting run-on   The third method for correcting run-on sentences is joining the two short related sentences is joining the two short related sentences with a sentences with a semicolonsemicolon. Use a . Use a semicolon to join sentences when the semicolon to join sentences when the ideas are closely connected and need no ideas are closely connected and need no transition word to explain the connection transition word to explain the connection between them. The semicolon, as used between them. The semicolon, as used here, is similar to using a period. here, is similar to using a period.

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IncorrectIncorrectThese birds like to eat fish, so they live These birds like to eat fish, so they live near the coast they are excellent divers.near the coast they are excellent divers.

CorrectCorrectThese birds like to eat fish, so they live These birds like to eat fish, so they live near the coastnear the coast;; they are excellent divers. they are excellent divers.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

I like chocolate ice cream Peter loves to eat chocolate cake.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

I like chocolate ice cream; Peter loves to eat chocolate cake.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

We were grocery shopping.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

We were grocery shopping.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

Her blonde hair turned green from the chlorine in the pool.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

Her blonde hair turned green from the chlorine in the pool.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

Snow drifted on the roads the car couldn’t get through it.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

Snow drifted on the roads; the car couldn’t get through it.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

The price is right I must buy it.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

The price is right; I must buy it.

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Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

His cell phone is dead I can’t call His cell phone is dead I can’t call him.him.

Correct the run-on sentences by Correct the run-on sentences by adding a semicolon.adding a semicolon.

His cell phone is deadHis cell phone is dead;; I can’t call I can’t call him.him.

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4. 4.  The fourth method for correcting run-on The fourth method for correcting run-on sentences is by making one of the clauses sentences is by making one of the clauses dependent by adding a dependent by adding a subordinating subordinating conjunctionconjunction..

Subordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating Conjunctions

after because that where

although before though wherever

as even though unless which

as if if until while

as long as once what who

as soon as since whatever however

as though so that whenever  

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Glue list of subordinating conjunctions into Glue list of subordinating conjunctions into notebooks.notebooks.

IncorrectIncorrectFish are attracted to coral reefs they are a Fish are attracted to coral reefs they are a good place for shelter and there is a large good place for shelter and there is a large source of food available.source of food available.

CorrectCorrectFish are attracted to coral reefsFish are attracted to coral reefs because because they are a good place for shelter and there they are a good place for shelter and there is a large source of food available. is a large source of food available. 

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

You give your speech go over the key You give your speech go over the key points.points.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

BeforeBefore you give your speech you give your speech, , go over the go over the key points.key points.

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Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

The club held a fundraiser they gave the The club held a fundraiser they gave the money to charity.money to charity.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

AfterAfter the club held a fundraiser the club held a fundraiser,, they gave they gave the money to charity.the money to charity.

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Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

He will have to walk to karate lessons.He will have to walk to karate lessons.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

He will have to walk to karate lessons.He will have to walk to karate lessons.

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Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

It rains tomorrow I won’t wash my It rains tomorrow I won’t wash my windows.windows.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

If If it rains tomorrowit rains tomorrow,, I won’t wash my I won’t wash my windows.windows.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

A hair stylist cut her hair her friend did her A hair stylist cut her hair her friend did her nails.nails.

Correct each run-on sentence by Correct each run-on sentence by adding a subordinating conjunction. adding a subordinating conjunction. Don’t forget to add a comma after Don’t forget to add a comma after

the subordinate clause. the subordinate clause.

WhileWhile a hair stylist cut a hair stylist cut her hair, her friend her hair, her friend did her nails.did her nails.

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