Wednesday, November 12, 2014

run on and comma splices activity

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1. The green car on the bridge is mines.

2.  Our plans were made because we accepted confusion.

3.  Our sweaters were taken off because we were hot.

4. I took my dog to the vet because he had fleas.

5. This afternoon, Larry told me, he was getting married tonight.

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7.  While swimming in the sea, the current got stronger.

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9. The Honda was out of oil, therefore, it was stalled.

10. In his desk was a black book of all the girls he has dated.

11. Entering the room, you can see the messages.

12. The sun was shining bright on the sunbathers at the park.

13. Mandy should jump.

14. The medicine, which was prescribed to him, is kept in the medicine cabinet.

15. My mom took me scuba diving as a baby.

 

Exercise number two

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Exercise three

My head started to ache

Boat tipped over

My bags were searched

Driver’s license

Building a sand caste

 

Exercise four

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Sunday, November 9, 2014

Comma Splices and Run On sentences


Comma Splices

-          Bj’s Vevlet Freeze, is mostly known for its ice cream and being a place to buy ice cream, but along with the many ice creams, they also offer hamburgers, sandwiches, French fries, and drinks, with a wide variety of food selections, this is an outstanding place to enjoy a delightful meal, with a delicious dessert after.

-          She is sleepy, she has to go to work.

-          The dog is barking, it is hungry.

-          Sally is running, her flats are not good shoes.

-          The Tell-Tale Heart is a great book, Sarah loves to read.

-          The teacher is crazy, she probably drinks too much coffee.

-          The love of shoes, she likes hoodies.

-          He is crazy, she is crazier.

-          Bj’s Velvet Freeze, is an excellent place to eat, everyone loves it.

-          The light burnt out, the stove is off.

 

Run on sentences

-          The squirrel ran up the log to chase a cat that was running up and down the log.

-          The cat chased the squirrel ran into the lake they did.

-          The squirrel could swim but the cat had troubles.

-          The Cat got out chasing the squirrel again up in a tree.

-          The squirrel got up the tree but the cat was following him.

-          They both fall out the tree and, fall to the floor with a thump.

-          Even though, they are both hurt, they run away again.

-          The cat happens to be a bit, faster than the squirrel so, it catches up quickly.

-          The squirrel trips and falls but, the cat comes to its rescue.

-          They then become friends and live, happily ever after.