run ons
TRANSCRIPT
“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.