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TOPIC: Run on Sentences NAME: RJ McCoy Date: 10/29/10 Period: 6 QUESTIONS: Why do run-on sentences disrupt sentences? what words do you use commas after?

What words do you use semi-colons after NOTES: This following sentence is not good I saw a teacher who cares. The author should have written I saw a teacher. Who cares? Using periods (or other things like commas) and knowing when to end a sentence are very important. If you don't end a sentence correctly, the meaning that you wanted can be changed, or it will not be understood right. Sometimes the meaning is simply not able to tell the real meaning. There are 4 ways to fix a run-on sentence **INCORRECT** Carmen loved traveling in Italy she felt Rome was too hot. **CORRECT** Carmen loved traveling in Italy**.** She felt Rome was too hot**.** **You can fix it with a period** **INCORRECT** Carmen loved traveling in Italy she felt Rome was too hot. **CORRECT** Carmen loved traveling in Italy**;** she felt Rome was too hot. You can also fix it with a semi colon **for and nor but** **or yet so** Use a comma for any of these words therefore, thus, however, consequently, furthermore, also, nevertheless, Use a semi colon for these words SUMMARY by: