IT'S TIME TO SQUEEZE YOUR BRAIN!

Suffering from poor 'mechanics'?

First, stop that run-on!

 Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Run-on_sentence

   A run-on sentence is a sentence in which two or more independent    clauses (i.e., complete sentences) are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

  An example of a run-on is a comma splice, in which two independent clauses are joined with a comma without an accompanying coordinating conjunction

          Take a look at these cases:

Ø  A run-on sentence, without any punctuation or conjunction between "gas" and "we":

                       My car is out of gas we cannot reach town before dark.

Ø  A comma splice, which is considered a run-on sentence in English by some usage experts:

It is nearly half past five, we cannot reach town before dark.

           These are possible remedies:

• Use separate sentences. However, this may disconnect related independent clauses and cause some of the meaning to be lost:
• It is nearly half past five. We cannot reach town before dark.
• Use a semicolon. This maintains the connection between the clauses while ensuring a pause between the two ideas:
• It is nearly half past five; we cannot reach town before dark.
• Use a coordinating conjunction.
• It is nearly half past five, so we cannot reach town before dark.

                        

          Now try this quiz to see if you can  repair  the  run-on

          sentences:

                                           

            http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/quizzes/runons_quiz.htm



You must be hungry now, after doing exercise. How about some sushi?

                   

                                             
http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/freetime/games/sushi-spell

   If you still  want some dessert, you may find something tasty here.
      Why don't you try the double negatives game? Good luck!


                     



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