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Comma Splice/Run-on

100

Before class started I ran to get a drink.

Before class started, I ran to get a drink.

200

After seeing the new exhibit I was excited to paint.

After seeing the new exhibit, I was excited to paint.

300

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.

400

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.

500

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.

Parts of Speech

100

Find the Verbs: The homework is hard, and I gave up.

is, gave

200

Find the Nouns: The man slipped on the ice and had to get crutches.

man, ice, crutches

300

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 

400

Find the Subordinating Conjunction: He left practice early because his mom called him.

because

500

Find the Subordinating Conjunction: If you lose your book, you owe money.

if!

Citation Station

100

“The series was originally envisioned to be on the air for only one year.” (Gediman pg 1).

....year" (Gediman 1).

200

“NOAA defines the average number of storms based on activity over a 30-year period (#1 Hersher).”

....period" (Hersher 1).

300

"But there was no time, and THomas felt awful about it. (Dashner #266.)

...it" (Dashner 266).

400

"I considered running but decided against it" (78 Cline#)

...it" (Cline 78).

500

"She leaned back in her seat." (pg78 Anderson)

...seat" (Anderson 78).

Use it in a Sentence

100

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.

200

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."

300

squander (verb)

Please do not squander this great opportunity! 

"waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner."

400

absolve (verb)

I absolved my dog after she ate the whole cake. 

"set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility."

500

repugnant (adjective)

The smell of the dead animal was repugnant! 

"extremely distasteful; unacceptable."