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Run-On Sentence Correction

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📚 Understanding Run-On Sentences

Definition: A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

Two Types:

• Fused Sentence: Two independent clauses joined with no punctuation
Example: The professor lectured for two hours the students took detailed notes.

• Comma Splice: Two independent clauses joined only by a comma
Example: The professor lectured for two hours, the students took detailed notes.

Four Correction Methods:

1. Period: The professor lectured for two hours. The students took detailed notes.
2. Semicolon: The professor lectured for two hours; the students took detailed notes.
3. Comma + Coordinating Conjunction: The professor lectured for two hours, and the students took detailed notes.
4. Subordinating Conjunction: While the professor lectured for two hours, the students took detailed notes.

✏️ Correction Exercise

Instructions: Identify each sentence as correct (C) or run-on (RO). If run-on, rewrite using one of the four correction methods.

1. The library closes at midnight students often study until the last minute.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

2. Research papers require extensive citations, proper formatting is equally important.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

3. Although the exam was challenging, most students performed well.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

4. The professor assigned three novels for the semester, each one explores different themes.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

5. Online learning has advantages it also presents unique challenges for students.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

6. The writing center offers tutoring sessions, students can schedule appointments online.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

7. Academic integrity is crucial for maintaining educational standards.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

8. The semester ends in December, final exams begin the first week.

Type: _____ Correction: _________________________________________________

🔍 Advanced Application

9. Rewrite this paragraph, correcting all run-on sentences:

Original: "University education requires critical thinking skills, students must analyze complex texts they should also develop strong writing abilities. Professors expect high-quality work, academic success depends on consistent effort and dedication."

10. Create three original sentences demonstrating each type:

Correct sentence: _______________________________________________

Fused sentence: ________________________________________________

Comma splice: __________________________________________________

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