PPT-Run-on sentences and comma splices

EN111 BMCC Winter 2010 Where is the runon or comma splice An old bent woman trudged alongside the busy highway she wore several layers of clothing and pushed a shopping cart laden with her belongings. by Nhut, Kelly, Josh, Eddie, Brian, and Kimeya. Independent Clauses. Independent clause: A group of words that have a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone. . EX. Jim studied in the Sweet Shop for his Chemistry test.. Comma Splices. . &. Comma Splice:. 2 sentences joined with a comma . Comma Splice. Sentence. sentence. .. I was late for work. Spliced sentences. ,. . my boss was. angry.. ,. . comma splice . Avoiding Run-on Sentences. The length of a sentence has nothing to do with whether or not a sentence is considered a run-on. An over-exuberant, run-off-at-the-mouth, 400-word gorilla of a sentence can be structurally fine. A . Comma Splices & Fused Sentences. Comma Splices and Fused Sentences. Comma . Splice:. Only a comma between two main sentences. .. . Fused . Sentence: (. Also known as a run-on sentence) No punctuation between independent clauses.. What is a run-on?. Seth fell, he cried.. Although the goblins of fire laughed at my weak computer skills and then stole the large block of cheddar cheese I purchased from that Cheese to Please place last Wednesday afternoon, I ended up giving them mad props for their hardcore computer knowledge as well as their odd ability to scare children when offering them lollipops and boxes of newborn puppies. Adapted by Algonquin College from content provided by Capital Community College and Professor Charles Darling.. Long. Doesn’t Mean . Run-On. !. The length of a sentence has nothing to do with whether or not a sentence is considered a run-on. An over-exuberant, run-off-at-the-mouth, 400-word gorilla of a sentence can be structurally fine. A run-on sentence is one in which two clauses have been connected incorrectly. . Fixing a Common Error. What is a Comma Splice? . A comma splice refers to the . linking of two independent clauses with a comma.. Remember, an independent clause can stand on its own as a complete sentence: it has a . Using a more sophisticated style gets you more marks. Many of you use run-on sentences or comma splicing both of which are incorrect. . A run-on sentence is really two sentences that should be separated by some kind of punctuation mark but are not. . Run-on Sentences. Run-on . sentences. . occur . when there is no punctuation . and/or . no coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses. .. Example: The . snow needs to be shovelled get going on it right away.. Unpardonable Errors . Fragments. , Run-ons, & the . Comma . Splice. Got swag?. Maybe not yet, but we’re working on it :). Phrases and clauses are groups of related words that serve as building blocks . Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. CHAPTER 4 . Page 71. Tells a story: for a reason. You may write an ENTIRE . N. arrative essay OR. Skillfully include narration within another type of essay for effect. For your upcoming assignment: You will write a NARRATIVE Essay &:. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. Definition. A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:. Commas need to be used to split up the main clause and subordinate clauses in your sentences. . Even though they had a map,. . Adam and Dan still got lost.. Subordinate Clause – . doesn’t. make sense on its own..