Question

Put a slash (/) between the two complete thoughts in each of the following run-on sentences or comma splices. Then rewrite the sentences, using (1) a period and capital letter,
(2) a comma and a joining word, or (3) a dependent word. Be sure to use all three methods.
Note To help you correct the errors, explanations are given for half of the sentences.

Answer 1

1. My alarm clock rang like a fire bell, I slowly rolled out of bed.
My alarm clock rang like a fire bell is a complete thought. I slowly rolled out of bed
is also a complete thought. Use the subordinating word when before the first thought.

2. Rosa got a parking ticket she decided to fi ght it in traffi c court.

3. One student made a lasting impression at his interview he arrived an hour late.
The word group he arrived an hour late is a second complete thought. Put each
complete thought into its own sentence.

4. Tyrone got lost driving to the wedding he refused to stop to ask for directions.

5. The salad included shredded carrots chopped peanuts were sprinkled on top.
Use a comma and the joining word and to connect the two complete thoughts.

6. Prices were high at the concession stand, the lines were long as well.

7. Sharon glanced down at her feet, then she realized her socks didn’t match.
Put each complete thought into its own sentence.

8. Bicycles may be the world’s best method of transportation, they require little
maintanance and don’t pollute.