2. A run-on is two or more complete sentences written without proper punctuation between them. Run-On: 1. It looks hard it’s really easy. Complete Sentence: 1. It looks hard. It’s really easy. WHAT IS A RUN-ON SENTENCE?

3.  One type of run-on, the fused sentence, occurs when two sentences are written together without any punctuation at all. main clause + Ø + main clause =.  Another type, the comma splice, occurs when a comma is used between two sentences without any connecting word (such as “and, but, or, nor, for, so yet”). main clause +, + main clause =. TYPES OF RUN-ONS

4. 1. Joe was happy about the raise he felt like celebrating. A)fused sentence B)comma splice 2. Joe was happy about the raise, he felt like celebrating. A)fused sentence B)comma splice TWO TYPES OF A RUN-ON---PRACTICE

5. You can correct a run-on four ways: 1.with a semicolon and a transition word-The dog kept trying to sneak out; however, he was not successful. 2.with a comma and a conjunction-It looks hard, but it’s really easy. 3.with a period-I never really enjoyed baseball. Football is my favorite sport. 4.with a dependent clause and a signal word-Because Joe was happy about the raise, he felt like celebrating. HOW CAN YOU CORRECT A RUN-ON?

6. Which of the following is a run-on? A)The winds picked up dramatically on Tuesday morning. B)Frank has band practice he plays the tuba. C)Studying plants is fascinating. D)There are so many different kinds of pizza. Which of the following is a complete sentence? A)Although Mary has been my best friend. B)When you have finished your homework. C)Her husband loves to cook, however, he does not like to clean the kitchen afterwards. D)One of the best ways to improve your writing. PRACTICE