Identifying
What is a run-on?
A run-on is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses in a single sentence incorrectly.
What is the simplest way to fix a run-on?
adding a period after an independent clause is finished
Patricia went to a concert Friday afternoon but it rained and she got soaked.
It should be- Patricia went to a concert Friday afternoon. It rained and she got soaked.
Is this sentence a run-on?
My room is a mess I should clean it after I finish my schoolwork.
Yes, because there are two independent clauses combined without proper punctuation.
Give an example of a way you would fix this run-on sentence?
The jellyfish was purple, it floated for several miles before washing up on the sandy beach.
answers vary
We went out to a delicious lunch and had a great afternoon.
No, this sentence is correct.
What are some other terms for a run-on sentence? (hint: there are two)
fused sentence, comma splice
Name the four ways to fix a run-on sentence.
2. use semicolons to separate independent clauses
3. use a comma and conjunction
4. change independent clause to a dependent clause
It took us four hours to get to the lake and my sister and I had a great time spending the day kayaking.
Yes, there are two independent clauses without proper punctuation.