Take a breath!. What? Two independent clauses that have been run together without a proper conjunction, and/or mark of punctuation between them.

Run-On Sentences

Take a breath!

What?

Two independent clauses that have been run together without a proper conjunction, and/or mark of punctuation between them.

Run-On Sentences

What?!

clause: a part of a sentence

that has its own subject and verb

We ran inside.

Vocabulary

subject verb

conjunction: a joiner word that

connects parts of a sentence coordinating conjunctions:

simple conjunctions for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so

FANBOYS!

Vocabulary

The Rocky Mountains were

dangerous people needed a clear path to the west.

In 1803, America bought the Louisiana Purchase the new territory was huge.

Let’s Look at Run-On Sentences!

A. People were curious about the

wild country, and they dreamed of adventure.

B. They had a Native American guide her name was Sacajawea.

C. Lewis needed a partner, and he hired William Clark.

Which is the Run-On?

A. The king was proud he never

smiled.B. His best friend plays the

piano.C. I like funny songs and serious

ones too.

Which is the Run-On?

1) Separate clauses using punctuation.2) Separate clauses using a conjunction.3) Separate clauses by using a semicolon.

Three ways to fix the Problem.

Identify the two clauses, and

insert proper punctuation to separate them. Run-On - Cristina had no plans

she felt restless. Correct – Cristina had no

plans. She felt restless.

Separate clauses using punctuation

The scientist yelled he was very

upset. The scientist yelled. He was very

upset. They played fast songs I danced all

evening. They played fast songs. I danced all

evening.

Separate clauses using punctuation

Your Turn!!

Identify the two clauses and

separate them by inserting a comma and then a conjunction after the first clause.

sentence, conjunction sentence.

Separate clauses using a conjunction

For – use to show cause

I drank some water, for I was thirsty.

And – connects matching ideas He was tired, and he had a

headache

Coordinating Conjunctions

Nor – negative form of

She doesn’t drink milk, nor does she eat butter.

But – connects opposing ideas Tom studied a lot, but he

didn’t pass the test.

Coordinating Conjunctions

Or – connects two choices

He can buy the book, or he can borrow it from the library.

Yet – connects opposing ideas Tom studied a lot, yet he didn’t pass

the test. So – connects problem with solution

I ran out of milk, so I went to the store.

Coordinating Conjunctions

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FANBOYS!

used to connect independent

clauses and show a closer relationship than a period does. Gabby is a skilled carpenter she

single-handedly built a two-story log cabin. 

Gabby is a skilled carpenter; she single-handedly built a two-story log cabin. 

Separate clauses by using a semicolon

The book was very interesting

the main character died in the last scene.

The book was very interesting; the main character died in the last scene.

Separate clauses by using a semicolon

Separate clauses by using a semicolon

WARNING: YOU CAN ONLY USE A SEMICOLON IF THE

TWO SENTENCES ARE CLOSELY RELATED!!

INCORRECT!!

It was wonderful weather on Monday; the boy flew a kite.

Separate clauses by using a semicolon