What is a run-on sentence?
more than one independent clause without proper punctuation
Is this a proper sentence? My little sister Gretchen is growing like a weed soon she will be taller than me
NO
The company didn't make money, therefore, it went out of business.
Incorrect, why?
Correct, why?
Is this a complete idea? "By the time she was 20 years old".
Yes, why?
No, why?
I like to sing in the shower; it's my favorite part of the day.
Correct, why?
Incorrect, why?
Do we need a comma after because or since?
NO
True or false: you can use semicolons to fix both comma splices and run-on sentences
TRUE
People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
Incorrect, why?
Correct, why?
Is the following a comma splice, run-on sentence or correct sentence: "Before you buy fruit from that store, you should check it for mold."
correct sentence
Is this sentence correct: I love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the time.
NOP
What puntuation rules applies when using linking words?
; word, / .word,
Is this correct? "The way that people learn new skills in this modern world."
No :c
What is a Comma Splice?
Two independent clauses that are joined by a comma
Is this correct: ,moreover,
No --passive agressive smile--
Is this a proper sentence? It takes courage to obey difficult instructions the wise man will obey for his own good.
NO
true or false: run on sentences have only one independent clause
False
Which is the the best correction for: My cat meowed angrily, I knew she wanted food.
.
Is this a proper sentence? An invention differs from a discovery, but they are closely related.
YES
Is this correct? "Even if she knows a lot about the subject matter she definitely does not like to share the information with the rest of the team"
O.O Nop, why?
Name the 4 strategies you can use to fix a sentence.
Period, FANBOYS, Dependent word, semicolon, linking word
How do you identify a run-on sentence?
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Correct the sentence: Ms.Cindy graded our essays she was very tired.
.
How would you correct this: I ate breakfast my sister did too.
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Fix the following comma splice: The teacher was angry, the students were too loud.
How do you identify a comma splice?
?????
true or false: Comma splices have two or more independent clauses joined with a comma.
True