{"id":718,"date":"2022-04-21T12:56:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-21T12:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/?page_id=718"},"modified":"2025-10-16T06:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T06:32:00","slug":"e-w-4-choose-punctuation-to-avoid-fragments-and-run-ons","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-w-4-choose-punctuation-to-avoid-fragments-and-run-ons\/","title":{"rendered":"E- W.4 Choose punctuation to avoid fragments and run-ons"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#00056d;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>Choose punctuation to avoid fragments and run-ons<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-7464115d112791a83a98a59c10102309\" style=\"color:#74008b\"><strong>Key Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-35e84bff4b49adf5a0cbcf8565a0cbe2\" style=\"color:#000060\">\ud83d\udcdd What is a Fragment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 A <strong>fragment<\/strong> \u274c is an incomplete sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c Example: <em>Because I was late.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Correct: <em>I missed the bus because I was late.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> A sentence needs a <strong>subject + verb + complete thought<\/strong> \u2714\ufe0f.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a81335075bc9eda5782a17d96f1bf60d\" style=\"color:#000060\">\ud83d\udcdd What is a Run-on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 A <strong>run-on<\/strong> \u274c is when two or more complete sentences are joined without proper punctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u274c Example: <em>I love reading I don\u2019t like math.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u2705 Correct: <em>I love reading, but I don\u2019t like math.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Use punctuation to separate ideas \u2728.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-ae1f02b9fd7cb28937bd57bc5c1e0172\" style=\"color:#000060\">\u270d\ufe0f Ways to Fix Run-ons &amp; Fragments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\u2705 a. Use a Period (.)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Separate into two sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <em>I was tired. I went to bed early.<\/em> \ud83d\ude34<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">\u2705 b. Use a Comma + Coordinating Conjunction (, + FANBOYS)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 FANBOYS = <strong>For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <em>I was tired, so I went to bed early.<\/em> \ud83d\udecf\ufe0f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-8c0c2c95e998841cf7371d4bb133c780\" style=\"color:#000060\">\u2705 Use a Semicolon (;)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Connect closely related sentences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <em>I was tired; I went to bed early.<\/em> \ud83c\udf19<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a5685dbbd02f56a4a344976ae00296b6\" style=\"color:#000060\">\u2705 Add Missing Words<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Fix incomplete thoughts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Example: <em>Because I was late, I missed the bus.<\/em> \ud83d\ude8c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-32ddc594a9e034a446d0115360304e44\" style=\"color:#000060\">\ud83c\udf1f Quick Reminders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f Every sentence needs a <strong>complete thought<\/strong>. \ud83d\udca1<br>\u2714\ufe0f Don\u2019t let sentences <strong>crash together<\/strong> \u2192 use commas, semicolons, or periods. \ud83d\udea6<br>\u2714\ufe0f Check for <strong>dependent words<\/strong> (because, although, when, if) \u2192 they often cause fragments. \ud83d\udd0d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-74fac9872ebe0292794406725c0af57a\" style=\"color:#000060\">\ud83c\udfaf Practice &amp; Remember<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Watch out for these errors in your writing.<br>\ud83d\udc49 Use correct punctuation \u2705 to make your sentences <strong>clear, smooth, and effective<\/strong> \u2728.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/10thclass.deltapublications.in\/index.php\/e-w-4-choose-punctuation-to-avoid-fragments-and-run-ons\/2\/\"><strong>Examples for  Choose punctuation to avoid fragments and run-ons<\/strong> :<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-huge-font-size\" style=\"color:#c81414\"><strong>Let&#8217;s practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a 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Examples)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Because I was late.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Because I was late, I missed the beginning of the movie.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Running down the street.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Running down the street, she realized she had forgotten her keys.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After the meeting.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After the meeting, we went out for lunch.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>When the sun set.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>When the sun set, the temperature dropped quickly.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Although he studied hard.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Although he studied hard, he didn&#8217;t do well on the test.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>The book on the table.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The book on the table belongs to me.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Since it was raining.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Since it was raining, the game was canceled.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>To find a solution.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>To find a solution, we need to analyze the problem carefully.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Without a doubt.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Without a doubt, she is the best candidate for the job.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While we were waiting.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While we were waiting, we played a game to pass the time.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Even though it was late.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Even though it was late, she decided to continue working.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Hoping to finish early.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Hoping to finish early, he worked diligently through the afternoon.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>On the top shelf.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>On the top shelf, you will find the antique vase.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>For her birthday.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>For her birthday, she received a beautiful necklace.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Due to the traffic.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Due to the traffic, we arrived at the airport late.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>At the end of the day.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>At the end of the day, we reviewed what we had learned.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>When he called me.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>When he called me, I was in the middle of a meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After the presentation.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After the presentation, there was a Q&amp;A session.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>In the middle of the night.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>In the middle of the night, we heard a strange noise.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Since she was tired.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Since she was tired, she went to bed early.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>By the lake.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>By the lake, we had a picnic and enjoyed the view.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While baking the cake.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While baking the cake, she accidentally spilled flour everywhere.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Before the movie started.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Before the movie started, we bought some popcorn.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>During the summer vacation.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>During the summer vacation, we traveled to several national parks.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Although he was busy.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Although he was busy, he managed to attend the meeting.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After the alarm rang.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After the alarm rang, we quickly got out of bed.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>At the edge of the forest.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>At the edge of the forest, we set up our campsite.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Without any help.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Without any help, she managed to complete the project.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Since he missed the bus.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Since he missed the bus, he walked to school.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While studying for the exam.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While studying for the exam, she listened to classical music.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Due to the storm.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Due to the storm, the power went out.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After dinner.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After dinner, we watched a movie together.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Before the end of the month.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Before the end of the month, the report needs to be submitted.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Hoping for a better outcome.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Hoping for a better outcome, she prepared thoroughly for the interview.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>When the clock struck twelve.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>When the clock struck twelve, everyone cheered for the New Year.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>At the concert.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>At the concert, the band played all of their greatest hits.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While cleaning the house.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While cleaning the house, she found an old photograph.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Due to unforeseen circumstances.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was postponed.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After the rain cleared.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After the rain cleared, a rainbow appeared in the sky.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>At the bookstore.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>At the bookstore, I bought a novel I had been wanting to read.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Because of the delay.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Because of the delay, we missed our train.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>In the middle of the meeting.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>In the middle of the meeting, the power went out.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While watching the sunset.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While watching the sunset, we took some beautiful photographs.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Before the start of the game.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Before the start of the game, the coach gave a motivational speech.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Since it was her birthday.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Since it was her birthday, we threw a surprise party.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>Although it was expensive.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>Although it was expensive, she bought the dress.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>During the lunch break.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>During the lunch break, we went for a walk.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>When the lights went out.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>When the lights went out, everyone used their phone flashlights.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>After the project was completed.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>After the project was completed, we celebrated with a team dinner.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fragment:<\/strong> <em>While organizing the files.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>While organizing the files, she discovered some important documents.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\"><strong>Run-On Sentences (50 Examples)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>I went to the store I forgot to buy milk.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>He loves to play soccer he plays every weekend.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>He loves to play soccer, and he plays every weekend.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The movie was interesting we watched it twice.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The movie was interesting; we watched it twice.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>She is a great cook she makes dinner for her family every night.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>She is a great cook, so she makes dinner for her family every night.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>I need to finish my homework I have a test tomorrow.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>I need to finish my homework because I have a test tomorrow.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The sun was shining it was a perfect day for a picnic.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The sun was shining, and it was a perfect day for a picnic.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>They went to the zoo they saw a lion and a tiger.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>They went to the zoo, where they saw a lion and a tiger.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>She loves reading she has a large collection of books.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>She loves reading, so she has a large collection of books.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>He studied hard he still didn&#8217;t pass the exam.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>He studied hard, but he still didn&#8217;t pass the exam.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The car broke down we had to call a tow truck.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The car broke down, so we had to call a tow truck.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>I wanted to go to the concert I couldn\u2019t get a ticket.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>I wanted to go to the concert, but I couldn\u2019t get a ticket.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The restaurant was crowded we waited for a table.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The restaurant was crowded, so we waited for a table.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>She was tired she stayed up late.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>She was tired, but she stayed up late.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The team won the game they celebrated afterward.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The team won the game, so they celebrated afterward.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>He bought a new laptop he\u2019s very excited about it.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> *He bought a new laptop, and he\u2019s very excited about it.*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>They went hiking they saw a beautiful waterfall.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>They went hiking, and they saw a beautiful waterfall.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The book was fascinating I finished it in one day.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The book was fascinating, so I finished it in one day.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>It was raining we decided to stay indoors.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>It was raining, so we decided to stay indoors.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>She can play the piano she can also play the guitar.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>She can play the piano, and she can also play the guitar.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The movie ended we went out for dinner.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The movie ended, so we went out for dinner.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>He forgot his umbrella he got soaked in the rain.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>He forgot his umbrella, so he got soaked in the rain.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>The concert was amazing the audience cheered loudly.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>The concert was amazing, and the audience cheered loudly.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>She finished her assignment she went to the gym.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>She finished her assignment, and then she went to the gym.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Run-On:<\/strong> <em>He ran to the store he forgot his wallet.<\/em><br><strong>Correction:<\/strong> <em>He ran to the store, but he forgot his 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