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Chapter 25: Run-Ons


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Writing Activities

Activity A

Directions: On a separate sheet of paper, correct each of the following sentences by using either a period and capital letter, a comma and a joining word, or a semi-colon.

1. Linda has a real flair for decorating she helped me redecorate the whole apartment.

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2. I'm looking for a new job I read the want ads every day.

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3. Jane checked every aisle of the supermarket there was no trace of her brother.

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4. I tried to deposit my paycheck at the bank I had neglected to sign the back of the check.

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5. The American tourists stared at the sign above the door they had no idea what it said.

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Activity B

Directions: For additional help with identifying and avoiding run-ons, visit The Purdue Unversity Online Writing Lab



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