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Chapters Seven and Eight Run-Ons and  Comma Splices I and II
Rob exercises everyday he  should be in good condition. Rob exercises everyday, he  should be in good condition. Error Error Fused Sentences: They are fused or  joined together as if  they were only  one thought.  Comma Splices : A comma is used to connect or “splice” together the  two complete thoughts. A comma alone is   NOT  ENOUGH   to connect two complete sentences. The Two Types of  Run-On Sentences
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Note: A fourth method of  correcting a run-on is to  use subordination. How to Correct Run-Ons
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Correcting Run-On Sentences
[object Object],[object Object],Correcting Run-On Sentences
One way to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is to put them in this order: A nd F or N or B ut O r Y et S o “ FANBOYS” Michael plays the trumpet well, so he hopes to be selected for the jazz band. Adding a Coordinating Conjunction
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Kristin plays the guitar well; she hopes to start her own band. Also correct: Kristin plays the guitar well; consequently, she hopes to start her own band. Correcting Run-On Sentences
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect.  (Click to see the answer.) 1. The temperature dropped below freezing last night.  We had to bring our plants  indoors. Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 1. The temperature dropped below freezing last night.  We had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 2.   The temperature dropped below freezing last night; we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 3. The temperature dropped below freezing last night, so we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 4. The temperature dropped below freezing last night, we had to bring our plants indoors. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 5. Because the temperature dropped below freezing last night, we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 6. If the temperature drops below freezing tonight, we must remember to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 7 .The temperature dropped below freezing last night, therefore, we had to bring our plants indoors. “ Therefore ”   is not one of the seven coordinating conjunctions, so it cannot be used with a comma between two independent clauses. See your text for a list of transitional words.. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 8.The temperature dropped below freezing last night, thus we had to bring our plants indoors. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 9.The temperature dropped below freezing last night we had to bring our plants indoors. It is a fused sentence.   Incorrec t Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices

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Run-Ons and Comma Splices

  • 1. Chapters Seven and Eight Run-Ons and Comma Splices I and II
  • 2. Rob exercises everyday he should be in good condition. Rob exercises everyday, he should be in good condition. Error Error Fused Sentences: They are fused or joined together as if they were only one thought. Comma Splices : A comma is used to connect or “splice” together the two complete thoughts. A comma alone is NOT ENOUGH to connect two complete sentences. The Two Types of Run-On Sentences
  • 3.
  • 4.
  • 5.
  • 6. One way to remember the seven coordinating conjunctions is to put them in this order: A nd F or N or B ut O r Y et S o “ FANBOYS” Michael plays the trumpet well, so he hopes to be selected for the jazz band. Adding a Coordinating Conjunction
  • 7.
  • 8. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. (Click to see the answer.) 1. The temperature dropped below freezing last night. We had to bring our plants indoors. Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 9. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 1. The temperature dropped below freezing last night. We had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 10. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 2. The temperature dropped below freezing last night; we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 11. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 3. The temperature dropped below freezing last night, so we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 12. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 4. The temperature dropped below freezing last night, we had to bring our plants indoors. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 13. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 5. Because the temperature dropped below freezing last night, we had to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 14. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 6. If the temperature drops below freezing tonight, we must remember to bring our plants indoors. Correct Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 15. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 7 .The temperature dropped below freezing last night, therefore, we had to bring our plants indoors. “ Therefore ” is not one of the seven coordinating conjunctions, so it cannot be used with a comma between two independent clauses. See your text for a list of transitional words.. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 16. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 8.The temperature dropped below freezing last night, thus we had to bring our plants indoors. Incorrect Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices
  • 17. Practice Review: Identify each entry as correct or incorrect. 9.The temperature dropped below freezing last night we had to bring our plants indoors. It is a fused sentence. Incorrec t Learning to Identify and Correct Comma Splices