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Run On Sentences. Bellwork. Monday, September 11. Directions: Copy down these frequent run on problems and their solutions: 1. Two main clauses only separated by a comma. Solution: Add a conjunction.
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Run On Sentences Bellwork
Monday, September 11 Directions: Copy down these frequent run on problems and their solutions: • 1. Two main clauses only separated by a comma. Solution: Add a conjunction. • 2. Two main clauses with no punctuation between them. Solution: Add a semicolon or use a period to begin a new sentence. • 3. Two main clauses with either no comma or no coordinating conjunction. Solution: Add a comma and coordinating conjunction or use a subordinating conjunction.
Tuesday, September 12 • Directions: A comma is NOT enough! Fix these run on sentences. • 1. Extra crackers are available, they are next to the salad bar. • 2. Andre sank a perfect basket from half court, unfortunately the coach’s back was turned. • 3. Hurdles are Sam's specialty, he likes them best.
Wednesday, September 13 • Directions: Add punctuation to fix these run on sentences. • 1. The law student studied hard she passed her exam. • 2. Because of the hot sun, ice cream ran down the cone and coated Randall’s fingers for his tongue couldn’t keep up. • 3. Kamil looked for the leash he found it in the closet.
Thursday, September 14 • Directions: A conjunction is NOT enough with two independent clauses! Add what is missing. • 1. You can rollerskate like a pro but you cannot ice skate. • 2. Julian gazed at the moon and he marveled at its brightness. • 3. Warren wanted to make a good impression on Melody but the soda explosion that soaked his shirt ruined their first meeting.
Friday, September 15 • Directions: Add a subordinating conjunction (like AFTER, AS, WHILE, THOUGH) to fix the run-ons. • 1. The dogs drooled while we ate slices of hot pizza the cat feigned nonchalance even though we knew that she wanted a pepperoni. • 2. Mary Ellen screamed her roommate’s pet tarantula crawled out of the bag of popcorn. • 3. Running late with dinner, Elizabeth fussed with seasonings and wiped spots off the glasses the family stared at their empty plates.