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It is important to avoid run-on sentences because it will confuse your reader. According to the site you provided and its example sentences were some of the mistakes I had in the past. It is important to write a complete sentence and use correct punctuations to be understood. It will be clearer for reader(s) to understand.
ReplyDeleteFor example, (Incorrect) My brother and I went shopping for food, then we went and ate out. (Correct) My brother and I went shopping for food. Afterwards, we ate out.
I agree that I have made those same mistakes in the past. Thank you for those examples.
DeleteI agree run on sentences are difficult to read.
DeleteReally good examples, i agree though that it will confuse the reader having run-on sentences in your essay.
DeleteYes Ms. Patty I totally agree with you on this. It is not good to confuse the readers. i really like on how you provide the examples
DeleteToday's class activities were about sharing our comfort food and our comfort activity. Terek loves green peanuts when he's pist. That was really funny.
DeleteI find that I make some of those mistakes as well back in high school. Sometimes, I am confused when I read my own paper aloud.
DeleteIt is true that your readers can be confused by reading run-on sentences. Nice choice of examples Patty!
DeleteI agree, run on sentences can really confuse the reader. Your examples were really helpful in understanding this lesson!
DeleteI agree with you. Run on sentences have a tendency to confuse readers.
DeleteA run on sentence is two sentences put together forming one long sentence. It is preferred if one avoids run on sentences by turning it into separate simple sentences.When one turns run on sentences into simple sentences it will be much easier for the reader to understand. Today's class activities were of course informative i learned much more about narrative essays, transition words, and dominant impression.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Before today, I didn't really understand the dominant impression concept.
DeleteRun on sentences can make your reader run out of breath.
DeleteI agree with you, today's class was very interesting and informative.
DeleteI'm always happy to learn something new. I never knew what the dominant impression of a paragraph was.
DeleteToday's class activity made me the coordinator for out class party. yay!
DeleteI agree, turning run on sentences into two separate ones really helps when writing your essay.
DeleteI also agree. The separation of a run on sentence is notable when making a final edit to an essay.
Deletesame here. today's activities was very informative.
DeleteI feel it is important to avoid run-on sentences because it's very confusing to the reader. Like the resource said, no one can hear you speak if it's on paper. In order to ensure that the reader correctly interprets your work you need to make it easy to read and understand. If you use run-on sentences, the wrong message might be sent if you don't use the correct punctuation marks.
ReplyDeleteRegarding today's activities, the example by Mike Kavanagh helped me really understand the concept of a descriptive narrative.
I remember I use to write a lot of run on sentences. As I read my writing I even lost myself as a reader. Too funny!
DeleteYes you should make it easy for your audience to read because you are not there to interpret what you mean.
DeleteYup that is true no one can hear you speak if it's on paper. Good example though how to get around it to ensure that the reader correctly interprets our work.
DeleteI agree. Run-on sentences really does causes confusion for the readers. Sometimes after a write a draft, I'd browse through it and I get confused myself from the run-on sentences.
DeleteI agree. Whenever I read a run on sentence I am confused on what the writer is trying to explain.
DeleteWe have to avoid run-on sentences. Avoiding run-on sentences helps people understands what are you talking about or writing about. It confuses people if you do run-on sentences and make them feeling lost on your topic and we don't want to do that. As from the link it says people speak in run-on sent races by they tend to pause and change their tone of voice to make people understands and relate to what they are talking about.
ReplyDeleteToday class activity was awesome. I learned something about run-on sentences, analyzing essays, and the writing process of writing an essays. Today was awesome and I learned a lot today. Have a good day everyone!!
I agree! Run on sentences confuse the reader and avoiding them is a helpful tip to consider when writing your essay.
DeleteWe avoid run-on sentences so that we do not confuse ourselves or even the reader, because in real life when we talk we have a change of tone or pause between our words. In writing we will not be able to show those impressions, therefor it is important to avoid run-on sentences. In addition my thoughts on today's class was interesting I learned some thing new and that was telling what a dominant impression was. Even reading a example of a Narrative essay dealing with the 5 senses. Overall today's class was a good session!
ReplyDeleteIt is true that we do speak in run-ons all the time. Sometimes, I wish we would not. I agree that you want to show impressions in your essay. Otherwise, there would not be any flavor in the essay.
DeleteI agree run on sentences can not only confuse our readers but ourselves.
DeleteI like how you expressed that talking in real life and writing are completely different. The use of a run on in speech is not as noticeable as in writing.
DeleteRun-on sentences contain two main independent clauses without any punctuation. In an academic writing, it is extremely important for students to not use run-ons. Otherwise, your readers will be confused, and in most cases, uninterested in your essay. Punctuation is key to make your readers know if the sentence is a generalization and example, cause and effect, etc. You want your readers to read a clear and vivid essay.
ReplyDeleteI agree. I think if I were to read an essay that had run-on sentences I would get very confused and then uninterested.
DeleteThat was a very good explanation on why we should avoid run-on sentences, I couldn't of agreed more.
DeleteVery well said! It definitely leaves me uninterested in an essay when I can not understand what I just read. Having no run-on's give the reader a clear picture and it will hold their attention.
DeleteI absolutely agree. Run-on sentences are quite difficult to understand and let alone read. People would rather read a clear and understanding sentence than a sloppy one.
DeleteRun on sentences should have proper punctuation. If not, readers will be confused. They are not able to hear what the author is talking about but instead they can only picture it. So run on sentences should be avoided in order to catch the readers attention.
ReplyDeleteSo true. if it is not avoided than it won't be a good writing.
DeleteVery true! Run-on sentences confuse and bore me. Breaking it down can be strenuous, but it'll all be worth it in the end!
DeleteGood point. Short sentences are easier to read but if we must write long sentences they should be separated by correct punctuation.
DeleteI agree. In my opinion, sometimes the solution isn't just separating the two sentences, but rather clarifying the shift from one topic to another.
DeleteYes i think short sentences are a good way to avoid run-on sentences.
DeleteAvoiding using run-on sentences prevents your readers from getting confused when reading your writing. Although we have learn about how and why it is important to avoid run-on sentences, we tend to write them occasionally. Personally, I have a habit of writing run-on sentences when I'm writing mostly because I'll write the same way as how I speak. Fortunately, We can recognize this kind of error on the revision stage. Today's session was relaxing and smooth. I especially enjoyed the essay about rocket racing. Normally, I wouldn't be interested in that type of topic, but he was very detailed about his experience.
ReplyDeleteWe should avoid run on sentences because if we don't then the reader may not be able to understand what we write... Today's class activity was awesome. we took turns reading and discuss the reading for today. we also go to share the things that makes us comfort...
ReplyDeleteI agree. Finding out our classmates' comfort foods and activities was very interesting.
DeleteI was actually surprised to find out that my classmates and I have some things in common! I had fun discussing about our comfort zone and food.
DeleteToday's activities were definitely really awesome! I got to learn more about my fellow classmates, and it was nice knowing what everyone's comfort activity is. Amazingly, alot of people have the commonalities.
DeleteRun on sentences are confusing. It is important that we avoid them. Todays class activity was cool.
DeleteRun on sentences have always been one of my pet peeves when looking at, or reviewing, drafts of any kind. The use of them, I feel, is a common mistake and they often leave readers confused. In today's class session I quite enjoyed the part where we shared our comfort foods and activities. I have always enjoyed activities that cause the class to share personal topics, and find similar interests among the students and even the teacher. In my opinion, it helps to unify the class making things more interesting for the course session.
ReplyDeleteI agree that run-ons is one of the most common errors in english. Your readers will be confused if you do not have proper punctuations. Indeed, we, as a class, getting to know each other does make this course more interesting.
DeleteI agree with you. Run-on sentences usually are confusing to readers. It may also feel frustrating to read a run-on sentences.
DeleteAvoiding run-on sentences will make it easier for your readers to read. No one can hear us when we write. This is why we should break our sentences into shorter sentences so that it does not sound like a run-on. I really enjoyed today's activity about sharing our comfort food and activities. I got to learn new things about my classmates. I found today pretty interesting!
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree. Reading run-on sentences confuses me and i lose interest in the written material. I also really enjoyed todays activities! We should all go spear fishing together!
DeleteI agree. Your readers can't hear your writing therefore using appropriate punctuation is very important in writing.
DeleteI like the parts when we talked about our comfort food and activity
DeleteI too found today's activities interesting because of the various food choices and hobbies.
DeleteGood point. Run on sentences confuses the reader. Todays class activity was interesting. I enjoy listening to my classmates hobbies and food interest.
DeleteI agree! It does make reading easier.
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ReplyDeleteHaving run-on sentences in your essay would confuse your readers and makes your writing seem messy. Breaking our sentences into shorter ones would lessen confusion with your readers. I really enjoyed today's activities! I got to learn so much about my fellow colleagues. It was so hilarious and soothing to me. I really wish we could all get to know each other a whole lot more!
ReplyDeleteI agree. I wish we can discuss more interesting topics that involves getting to know our classmates better!
DeleteI agree. Run on sentences are confusing and don't make sense. Todays activity was fun. I enjoyed learning everyone's hobbies and food interest. Milk chocolate is the best chocolate.
DeleteWe should avoid run on sentences simply because a lot of times they don't make sense. We have to use proper punctuation to separate or expand the sentences in order to help the reader better understand what it is we are writing about. Todays activity was fun. We all got to learn more about each other. I enjoy learning peoples interest.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. i enjoyed the people's learning as well
DeleteI agree that it does not make sense when a sentence has a run-on. Punctuation is key.
DeleteReaders cannot find a subject well if run on sentences are in an essay. Avoiding run on sentences is significant. Sentences should be included subjects and verbs basically. Therefore, run on sentences which make readers cannot find a main subject well will make an essay meaningless. Showing authors' thinking and ideas is most important.
ReplyDeleteToday's activities was enjoyable. Sharing comfort foods, reading essays, and exercise were all meaningful to me. From exercises, I could learn again to find sound, sight, and touch in the sentences. It was meaningful and enjoyable.
We should always avoid run-on sentences on essays because it sounds sloppy. Run-on sentences should be broken down into separate sentence, so that readers could understand the writing better.
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(Incorrect) The singer was nervous that she forgot the lyrics on stage.
Correct: The singer was nervous. She forgot the lyrics on stage.
In today's class activities, we learned about descriptive and narrative essays. Sound, sight, touch, and smell are important factors for a good descriptive essay. We also learned how to use and identify transitional words.
I agree that it sounds sloppy.
DeleteThe importance of avoiding run-on sentences are to lessen the confusion of the reader and to also avoid your reader from passing out:)especially those that a very particular in reading perfectly. It is important again for the reader to be able to find the main topic and idea, with run-on sentences that would be difficult. Today's activites were fun and enlightening.
ReplyDeleteWhen writing an essay, the writer should always try to avoid run on sentences. In these types of sentences, the subject is usually difficult to locate because of the large amounts of information presented in them. Because of this reason, the writer may be confused and unable to fully understand the material. Today's activities were enjoyable, I imagine. Although I wasn't able there for most of the class, from reading these posts it seemed as though the activities were very informative.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. We should always avoid run-on sentences because we do not want our readers to be clouded with too much words and information in one sentence. We have to break it into simpler parts for readers to understand.
DeleteYou're right, with run on sentences the subject is hard to locate.
DeleteAs a writer, It's important to stray from using run on sentences. Run on sentences are like reading on one breath. Commas act as breathing parts and periods are like the end of ones thoughts. But is continued on to the next sentence. Though it may sound right to the writer, the reader however cannot hear the tone the writer has set in his essay. Plus, the way it's read in the essay must sound off and misused. I guess I missed an enjoyable class activity due to being sick.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Run-on sentences may seem correct to the writer, but to the reader it may sound off. It is better to make more sentences than a wordy one.
DeleteI agree that it makes it feel like you're reading with one breath.
DeleteIt is important to avoid run on sentences because it just makes things harder to read and comprehend. If you have a sentence that just keeps going without an commas or periods it gets confusing. I remember in high school I edited one of my classmate's essays and he had run on sentences throughout the whole thing. It was confusing to me and I my mind was all over the place.
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