run ons

“Weekended”

Justin finished his project in ENSP703 first, Mr.

Ramirez will collect it on Wednesday then he

washed his car it was very dirty and marshy Justin

took the bucket and sponge in the garage he

washed the car with and soap, he dried it with a

towel Justin saw clouds in the sky he hoped it

doesn't rain.

RUN-ONSENTENCES

has too many independent clauses or two independent clauses that are not

linked correctly.

1. Fused Sentences

2. Comma Splice

RUN-ON SENTENCES

1. Fused Sentences

-consists of two/more independent clauses, but both the comma and conjunction are missing.

Even though Patrick rode the LRT, he was still late

for class the train had mechanical problems. He had

to walk to the next station.

2. Comma Splice

-consists of two or more independent clauses that

follow one another and are incorrectly linked together

only with a comma. The coordinating conjunction is

missing.

Ex:Julie writes the music, Timothy plays the guitar.

“Weekended”

Justin finished his project in Enge203 first, Mr.

Ramirez will collect it on Wednesday Then he

washed his car it was very dirty and marshy Justin

took the bucket and sponge in the garage He

washed the car with and soap, he dried it with a

towel Justin saw clouds in the sky he hoped it

doesn't rain.

How do we correct Run-on Sentences?

Strategy 1 — Make two complete sentences.

Run-on: The computer is a useful tool it can be used for academic or leisurely activities .

Revised: The computer is a useful tool. It can be used for academic or leisurely activities.

Run-on: George didn’t study for

the midterm exams, he got failing grades.

Strategy 2 — Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

F-A-N-B-O-Y-S

Revised: George didn’t study for the midterm exams, so he got failing grades.

Strategy 3 — Use a subordinating conjunction.

Run-on: Chris needs to participate actively and submit all requirements he wants to

pass the English class.

Revised: Chris needs to participate actively and submit all requirements if he wants to pass the English class.

Strategy 4 — Use a semicolon.

Revised: Please listen to Vincent; he needs a friend right now.

Run-on: Please listen to Vincent he needs a friend right now.

Javi was supposed to be in

Trigonometry class he was flirting with

pretty girls in the cafeteria. He wants to

pass the course, he got a failing grade.

He needed a grade of 90 in the final

exam he can pass the course.

THE EFFECTIVE HANDSHAKE

Business negotiations in America usually begins and ends

with a handshake here are some hints for an effective

handshake. Use a firm grip that show confidence,

sincerity, and power. Too tight handshakes signal a power

play fingertip handshakes or a loose grip comes across as

weak or uncommitted. Use caution with people who has

arthritis an effective handshake doesn’t yank the other

person’s hand positive words and a warm tone of voice

reinforce the handshake.