Comma Splice/Run-on
Before class started I ran to get a drink.
Before class started, I ran to get a drink.
Find the Verbs: The homework is hard, and I gave up.
is, gave
“The series was originally envisioned to be on the air for only one year.” (Gediman pg 1).
....year" (Gediman 1).
escalate (verb)
I had to escalate the problem to the CEO since I couldn't fix it myself.
Increase rapidly or become or cause to become more intense or serious.
After seeing the new exhibit I was excited to paint.
After seeing the new exhibit, I was excited to paint.
Find the Nouns: The man slipped on the ice and had to get crutches.
man, ice, crutches
“NOAA defines the average number of storms based on activity over a 30-year period (#1 Hersher).”
....period" (Hersher 1).
dilemma (noun)
I had to deal with a big dilemma at work; the copier exploded.
or It was a dilemma to choose between feeding myself or my dog.
"a difficult situation or problem."
James glanced around. The sun was setting, and the park was empty. He checked his watch again, they were late.
James glanced around. The sun was setting, and the park was empty. He checked his watch again. They were late.
Find the Coordinating Conjunctions: Pam went to the store and could not decide on a dessert, but she eventually picked between a cookie or cake.
and, but, or
"But there was no time, and THomas felt awful about it. (Dashner #266.)
...it" (Dashner 266).
squander (verb)
Please do not squander this great opportunity!
"waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner."
There was a strong wind last night it woke me up, and I was scared.
There was a strong wind last night. It woke me up, and I was scared.
Find the Subordinating Conjunction: He left practice early because his mom called him.
because
...it" (Cline 78).
absolve (verb)
I absolved my dog after she ate the whole cake.
"set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility."
He swiftly walked to the library. The night was cold and windy, he pulled the jacket tighter around himself.
He swiftly walked to the library. The night was cold and windy, so he pulled the jacket tighter around himself.
Find the Subordinating Conjunction: If you lose your book, you owe money.
if!
"She leaned back in her seat." (pg78 Anderson)
...seat" (Anderson 78).
repugnant (adjective)
The smell of the dead animal was repugnant!
"extremely distasteful; unacceptable."