Correcting Run-Ons
"After","because", "lest", and "still" are examples of _________ _________
What are Subordinating Conjunctions?
Occurs when two or more independent clauses are joinedonly by a comma.
What is a Comma Splice?
Independent Clause: Independent Clause.
What is wrong with the above?
The independent clauses are separated by a colon. What is Improper punctuation?
I lift weights everyday, I am not gaining muscle mass.
Correct using a subordinating conjunction.
Although I lift weights everyday, I am not gaining muscle mass.
______ act like periods, but do not separate the independent clauses into 2 sentences
What are Semicolons?
Occurs when independent clauses run together with no marks of punctuation or coordinating conjunctions to separate them.
Independent Clause, CJ Independent Clause.
Correct or Incorrect Formula?
Consistent ACT prep is essential is achieving your desired score I practice five hours a day.
Correct using a semicolon.
Consistent ACT prep is essential is achieving your desired score; I practice five hours a day.
Inserting a ______ between independent clauses is the simplest way to correct run-ons.
SLAM post tests are this Wednesday, graduation occurs this Friday.
Correct by separating the sentences.
SLAM post tests are this Wednesday. Graduation occurs this Friday.
_______ is the acronym for the coordinating conjunctions.
In order to get full credit, recite all the coordinating conjunctions!!!
What is FANBOYS?
I enjoy reading I don't do it as often as I should.
Correct using a coordinating conjunction.
I enjoy reading, but I don't do it as often as I should.