1. Run-on Sentences!!! Guaranteed to confuse, annoy, frustrate, and irritate your readers:(

2. Definition of a Run-on: Two independent clauses (IC)s incorrectly joined without proper separation. I went to class today we talked about run- on sentences. English 50 really is my favorite class, I never want to miss it!

3. Two Types of Run-ons: Fused (RO) Comma Splice (CS) I went to class today we talked about run-on sentences. (RO) English 50 really is my favorite class, I never want to miss it! (CS)

4. Fixing Run-ons: Once run-ons are detected, there are FIVE easy ways to fix them!

5. 1) End first complete thought (IC) with a period/question mark & start a new sentence (IC). What did I enjoy the most about English 50 I learned how to become a better writer! (RO) What did I enjoy the most about English 50? I learned how to become a better writer!

6. 2) Turn one independent clause (IC) into a dependent clause (DC) and connect them together into a COMPLEX sentence. I had issues with my manager, I overcame them and was given a promotion. (CS) Although I had issues my manager, I overcame them and was given a promotion.

7. 3) Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction between the two independent clauses making them into one COMPOUND sentence. Some people were worried about taking the FEE in English 60, I saw it as a challenge to overcome. (CS) Some people were worried about taking the FEE in English 60, but I saw it as a challenge to overcome.

8. 4.) Add a semicolon between the two (IC)s making them into a COMPOUND sentence. The FEE is no longer given in English 50 it will not be missed. (RO) The FEE is no longer given in English 50; it will not be missed.

9. 5) Add a semicolon and a conjunctive adverb between the two (IC)s making them into a COMPOUND sentence. Mary worked hard, consequently, she did well in class. (CS) Mary worked hard; consequently, she did well in class.

10. SENTENCE PATTERN BONUS!!!!

11. Creating a Compound- Complex Sentence!

12. Def: 2 IC’s correctly joined and 1 DC After I left school, I drove to my job, but I was not scheduled to work any hours. Maria studied her notes, and she reread several essays that she knew would be on the next test.

13. Because he wanted to pass English 50, Ted read all the comments on his essays; therefore, he did well in the class by the end of the semester.