Week 3_ Run On, Comma Splices Handout
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Week 3: Self-Reflective Assignment
Identifying Comma splice and run on errors
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Part 1: Definitions
After watching the Tutorial Video and reading the class handout provided, write the definitions for the following combining strategies to identify comma splices and run ons…
DO NOT COPY AND PASTE. Paraphrase what you read and write using your own words.
1. What is a run on sentence and how to correct it? Provide an example of a run on sentence and how you would correct it.
Run-on sentences are sentences that are not correct in structure and grammar and they are connected with the wrong conjunction.
Example: We talked to Ali, he was getting ready for his trip
Correct
: We talked to Ali. He was getting ready for his trip.
2. What is a comma splice and how to correct it? Provide an example of a comma splice error and how you would correct it. using a comma to connect two independent sentences( they should be linked by colon, semicolon, or conjunction
).
Example:
The students go out and play basketball they now wanted
to go to school and complete their assignment
Correct
: The students go out and play basketball, they now wanted
to go to school and complete their assignment.
NOTE: Please read carefully. Submit this document on Blackboard in the Self-Reflective Assignment Drop box. QUILL must be completed first before completing this handout. BOTH QUILL and Self Reflective Handout must be completed to receive marks for this online self study assignment.
Late submissions will not be graded. You need to manage your time and complete during your scheduled time on Friday 10:45am-1:30p.m.
(extension 9am-9:00p.m.)
Week 3: Self-Reflective Assignment
Identifying Comma splice and run on errors
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Part 2
: Let’s Practice Revise the three sentences in red in this paragraph, improving it without changing its overall meaning. As you revise, pay particular attention to the errors with comma splices and run ons…Revise the sentence in red.
Planning a dinner party can be an intimidating experience, and you have to, think about everything before starting the event. takes place, the first step is, involves completing the guest list and shopping is easier, and if you know how many people you need to feed and their eating preferences for
example, serving a big hunk of beef to a
vegetarian! The second step is to plan the menu. Select one complex item to serve and keep the rest of the
menu, simple, try to use the best ingredients like in
farmer's markets are great places to look for quality seasonal produce at substantial savings. The last step requires some time management skills and lists the tasks that need to be completed then plan when they need to be done. For
example, some desserts can be made in advance, and this saves time on the day of the party, knowing what dishes and serving supplies you will need and having them clean and ready to go ahead in the days preceding the party
. Finally on the day of the event try to
relax, adequate planning will guarantee that there will be ample time to deal with any surprises that may happen. Remember that your guests are there to enjoy themselves and if you are having fun they will too.
Revise the three sentences in red using these writing strategies:
1.complex compound
Week 3: Self-Reflective Assignment
Identifying Comma splice and run on errors
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The second step is to plan the menu, selecting one complex item to serve while keeping the rest of the menu simple. As try to use the best ingredients, and farmer's markets are great places to look for quality seasonal produce at substantial savings.
2. Complex.
"Planning the menu as the second step, select one complex item to serve while keep the rest of
the menu simple. Try to use the best ingredients, and farmer's markets are great places to look for quality seasonal produce at substantial savings."
3. Write a compound sentence using a semicolon to join two independent clauses.
The second step is to plan the menu, and select one complex item to serve and keep the rest of
the menu simple. Try to use the best ingredients, farmer's markets are great places to look for quality seasonal produce at substantial savings.
Part 3 Self-Editing practice – apply what you learned
True Color VLOG Assignment
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Include examples from your writing assignment that you used a run on or comma splice sentence and revise it using compound sentences demonstrating the use of subordinating adverbs. Sentences must be a minimum of two or three sentences that you will combine. You cannot use the same sentences twice.
True Colors Blog - take a screenshot of your blog and/or reply post so I can see your errors. THIS IS AN EXAMPLE of a SCREENSHOT
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Week 3: Self-Reflective Assignment
Identifying Comma splice and run on errors
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Find sentences that have errors with FANBOYS or without proper punctuation that require revision to correct the sentence error from run on or comma splices and revise using compound sentence structure. Include TWO sets of sentences. Do not use the same sentences twice.
Compound sentence 1
Compound sentence 2
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Include examples from your writing assignment that you used a run on or comma splice sentence and revise it using complex sentences demonstrating the use of subordinating adverbs. Sentences must be a minimum of two sentences that you will combine. You cannot use the same sentences twice.
True Colors Blog - take a screenshot of your blog and/or reply post so I can see your errors. https://youtu.be/sUy5jrtv-gs
Week 3: Self-Reflective Assignment
Identifying Comma splice and run on errors
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Revise ANY TWO sentences using complex sentence structure. Include TWO
sets of sentences. Complex sentence 1
Complex sentence 2