Run-On Sentences

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Run-On Sentences
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What is a Run-On Sentence?

• A run-on sentence is 2 or more sentences that are
  NOT joined correctly.
• Run-on sentences are a COMMON mistake in writing!
• BE ALERT!!!

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Examples of Run-On Sentences

• My dog ran down the road after a cat then I ran
  after him.
• This sentence goes on and on and on!

• American Idol is coming on TV soon I am so
  excited to see it again.
• This sentence is actually 2 sentences thrown
  together!

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More examples

• My little brother took a candy bar from the store
  my mom didnt let him play the Wii for a week.
• This is 2 sentences thrown together!

• I went to Disney World last summer it was so much
  fun.
• This is 2 sentences in one!

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How to avoid Run-Ons

• 1) Put a period at the end of the first sentence.
  
• WRONG My dog ran down the road after a cat then
  I ran after him.
• RIGHT My dog ran down the road after a cat.
  Then I ran after him.

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How to Avoid Run-Ons

• 2) Use a comma and a conjunction to combine the
  sentences correctly.
• Conjunctions may be for, and, nor, but, or, yet,
  or so
• WRONG I went to Disney World last summer it was
  so much fun.
• RIGHT I went to Disney World last summer, and it
  was so much fun.

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How to Avoid Run-Ons

• 3) Use a semicolon between the sentences to
  combine them correctly.
• WRONG I saw my favorite band in concert, they
  were so awesome!
• RIGHT I saw my favorite band in concert they
  were so awesome!