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Run – On Sentences
Assigned by Ma’am shahzadi

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Assigned to:

• Rimsha Firdous • Rida Tariq

• Mushrib Jameel • Saba Zulfiqar
• Maria Javeed • Sheeza Khalid
• Insha Javeed • Hafiza Rabia
• Ayesha Rauf • Nadia Robab

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Objectives
After learning this lecture students will be able to explain;
• What is Run-On sentences
• Discuss about its types
• Explain the ways to correct the Run-On sentences
• Practice

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Run-On Sentences
Definition
 Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses
are improperly joined. (We talked about clauses in Parts of a
Sentence.)
One type of run-on sentences that you've probably heard of is the
comma splice, in which two independent clauses are joined by a
comma without a coordinating conjunction (and, or, but, etc.).

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Conti.
• A run-on sentences is a grammatically mistake
•A sentence fragment and a run-on sentence are not the same. A
sentence fragment does not include one or more of the necessary
elements to make a full sentence, whereas a run-on sentence has
too many elements in one sentence.
Examples
• walked to school today (no subject)
• she at the store (no verb)

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Types
There are three main types of run- on sentences
• Comma splices
• Fused sentences
• Polysyndeton sentences

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Comma Splice
• One common type of run-on sentence is a comma splice. A comma
splice occurs when two independent clauses are joined with just a
comma.
Examples
Participants could leave the study at any time, they needed to indicate
their preference.

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Conti.
• Some comma splices occur when a writer attempts to use a
transitional expression in the middle of a sentence
• Tofix this type of comma splice, use a semicolon before the
transitional expression and add a comma after it.
Examples
 The results of the study were inconclusive; therefore, more
research needs to be done on the topic.

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Fused Sentences
A fused sentence is a sentence in which two independent
clauses are joined without any punctuation separating them.
Fused sentences are also called run-on sentences
Examples
Hans and Klein played video games they watched a movie.
The baseball got new uniforms they can’t wait to start
playing next season.
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Polysyndeton
• The word polysyndeton comes from the Greek sundetos,which
means ‘’bound together’’
• The definition of polysyndeton is the repeated use of
coordinating conjunction to connect different items in a
sentence.
Example
• “In years gone by, there were in every community men and
women who spoke the language of
duty and morality and loyalty and obligation.”
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Ways to Correct Run on Sentences
A run-on sentence can be fixed by connecting its parts correctly. There
are several ways to connect independent clauses.
• Use a period
• Use a semicolon
• Use a comma
• Use subco-ordinating conjunction

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By Period
• To make two separate sentences out of a run-on, put a period at the end
of the first main clause and begin the second main clause with a capital
letter
• Inserting
a period at the end of the first main clause is often the best
way to correct a long run-on sentence.
Example
 Merdine is a skilled carpenter she single-handedly built a two-story log
cabin.
 Merdine is a skilled carpenter . She single-handedly built a two-story
log cabin.
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Examples
Incorrect
• A jump rope is the ultimate aerobic exercise it provides a top-notch
daily workout.
• Experience is not what happens to you it is what you do with what
happens to you.
Correct
• A jump rope is the ultimate aerobic exercise. It provides a top-notch
daily workout.
• Experience is not what happens to you. It is what you do with what
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By Semicolon
• Inserting a semicolon between independent clauses creates a
grammatically correct sentence. Using a semicolon is a stylistic
choice that establishes a close relationship between the two
sentences.
Example
• Humor is a rubber sword it allows you to make a point without
drawing blood.
• Humor is a rubber sword ; it allows you to make a point without
drawing blood.

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Examples
Incorrect
• He is from Venus she is from Mars. 
• My teacher never missed a day of school I think even the flu and
the common cold were afraid of that lady.
Correct
• He is from Venus; she is from Mars.
• My teacher never missed a day of school ; I think even the flu
and the common cold were afraid of that lady.
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By Comma
• A comma, paired with a coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and,"
"but," or "or"), corrects a run-on sentence. This method
emphasizes the relationship between the two clauses.
Example
•  I
love to write papers I would write one every day if I had the
time.
•Ilove to write papers, and I would write one every day if I
had the time.

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Coordinating Conjunction
•  Acoordinating conjunction is a conjunction that connects two
grammatical elements of identical construction. The seven
coordinating conjunctions are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so. If
you need help remembering them, just think of them as
your FANBOYS
Example
• Tommy is afraid of his cousin Angelica she is always mean to him.
• Tommy is afraid of his cousin Angelica,for she is always mean to
him.
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Activities
1.Which of these sentences is a run- on sentences?
a) There are a few things that everyone should know about paking a
suitcase.
b) First of all, putt heavy items on the bottom of your suitcase.
c) Instead of folding your clothes , you should roll them.
d) Rolling your clothes prevents wrinkles, it also makes it easier to
pack more into your suitcase.
D
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Conti
2. Which of these sentences is a run-on sentences?
a) Winter sports are an excellent way to stay healthy when
it’s cold.
b) There are many different options snowboarding and
skating are two popular examples.
c) One of the best winter sport is cross-country skiing .
d) Cross-country skiing is inexpensive, fun and challenging.
B

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3. Which is run-on sentences?
a) Our English teacher gives us a lot of tests, and they are
usually difficult.
b) There’s a test today ,I hope you studied for it.
c) The test is no punctuation ,and it’s supposed to be
difficult.
d) I studied a lot last night, so I think I’ll do well.
B
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4. Which is run- on sentences?
a) I woke up late today, so I didn’t cook food.
b) I woke up late today; hence I didn’t get time to cook
food.
c) I woke up late todays hence I didn’t get time to cook
food.
d) Football is my favorite game, so I play it daily.
C
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Conti.
5. The pyramids of Giza, built during the Old Kingdom,
are known all over the world
a) This is a correct sentence
b) This is a run-on sentence
c) Both a and b
d) None
A
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6. The airport is about to shut down because of the snow
and if the plane doesn’t land soon it will have to go on to
Boston . Fix this run-on sentence.
a) Snow, and
b) Snow; and
c) Snow. And
d) This is not a run-on sentence.
A
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Conti.
7. Judy leads a charmed life she never seems to have a
serious accident. Repair this sentence if it’s a run-on.
a) This is a correct
b) Life, she
c) Life; she
d) Life. she
C
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