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Sotw #4

English 10. Sotw #4. Review. 3 Way to Fix a Run-On: Use a period to break the run-on up into two separate sentences. Use a comma and one of the following connecting words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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Sotw #4

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  1. English 10 Sotw #4

  2. Review • 3 Way to Fix a Run-On: • Use a period to break the run-on up into two separate sentences. • Use a comma and one of the following connecting words: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS). • Use a semicolon to break the run-on up into two independent clauses. Optional: Also use a connecting word (therefore, thus, however, consequently, furthermore, also, nevertheless) and a comma.

  3. Example • Original: Iago is such an evil man he causes trouble for no reason. • Fix #1: Iago is such an evil man. He causes trouble for no reason. • Fix #2: Iago is such an evil man, and he causes trouble for no reason. • Fix #3: Iago is such an evil man; he causes trouble for no reason. (Or: Iago is such an evil man; furthermore, he causes trouble for no reason.)

  4. The Semicolon • A semicolon is used to link two independent clauses (that is, a phrase that could stand on its own as a sentence). • Periods split clauses up, semicolons glue them together. • Semicolons should only be used in this way when there is a logical reason why the ideas should be joined. • The semicolon is enough on its own to join two clauses, but you may also use a connecting word if you choose (listed previously). • Semicolons add variety to your sentence structure and style to your writing.

  5. Example • Original: Othello won Desdemona’s heart. Roderigo was rejected by her. • Semicolon: Othello won Desdemona’s heart; Roderigo was rejected by her. • Semicolon with Connecting Word: Othello won Desdemona’s heart; however, Roderigo was rejected by her.

  6. Another Use • A semicolon can also be used to separate the items in a list when each individual item contains a comma. • Example: Our road trip took us through Albany, New York; Savannah, Georgia; and Jackson, Mississippi.

  7. Othello: Act Two, Scene One • Montano • First Gentleman • Second Gentleman • Third Gentleman • Cassio • A Voice • Messenger • Desdemona • Iago • Emilia • Othello • Roderigo

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