๐ Topic Summary
Run-on sentences are like never-ending stories! They happen when two or more complete thoughts (independent clauses) are joined together without proper punctuation or connecting words. This can make your writing confusing and hard to read. But don't worry! We can fix them by separating the thoughts with periods, commas and conjunctions (like 'and' or 'but'), or semicolons. Think of it like giving each thought its own space to breathe!
๐ค Part A: Vocabulary
Match the term with its correct definition:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Independent Clause |
A. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. |
| 2. Run-on Sentence |
B. A group of words that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. |
| 3. Conjunction |
C. A punctuation mark (;) used to connect related independent clauses. |
| 4. Semicolon |
D. Combining two complete sentences incorrectly. |
| 5. Phrase |
E. A group of words that does not contain a subject and a verb, or does not express a complete thought. |
(Match the numbers to the letters!)
โ๏ธ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the paragraph with the correct words from the word bank:
Word Bank: comma, and, sentence, run-on, clauses
A _______ is formed when two independent _______ are joined without proper punctuation or a connecting word. Using a _______ or the word _______ can fix this type of _______.
๐ค Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine you're reading a story, and you notice many long, rambling sentences. How would this style of writing affect your experience as a reader? Explain.