“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 instead he was

flirting with pretty girls in the cafeteria.

He was unprepared to get a high grade

in the exam, he needed a grade of 90 in

the final exam to pass the course.

After a successful job interview, Julio

patiently waited for the result he is

hoping to hear that he got the job. The

HR personnel will call him anytime this

week if he qualifies, he will be told of

the requirements and contract details.