Run- on sentences occur when independent clauses are not joined properly. THere are two types of run-on sentences: the fused sentence and the comma splice.

Run- on sentences occur when independent clauses are not joined properly. THere are two types of run-on sentences: the fused sentence and the comma splice. 

Fused sentences occur when there is no punctuation and no coordinating conjunction between two independent clauses. 

The snow needs to be shoveled get going on it right away. 

Comma splices occur when two independent clauses are joined with a comma that is not followed by a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so yet). 

The snow needs to be shoveled, get going on it right away. 

Revise the following sentences to eliminate frustrated sentences or comma splices. change the color of the font to show your changes. 

Many North American cars cost less than foreign cars.  However, cars get better mileage. 

Traffic jams in major cities have gotten out of hand car pools should be mandatory. 

Three-dimensional television movies have recently become popular, 3-D glasses can be purchased at most convenience stores. 

The restaurant looks tacky to me, all the tablecloths are made of plastic. 

We’ve spent all our money, therefore; we won’t be dining out tonight. 

The abacus is an ancient computational device, in skillful hands, it can calculate sums as quickly as most modern gadgets. 

The woman’s skills are perfect for the new position we intend to promote her. 

The team lost seven games in a row, consequently, the coach was fired. 

Here is the chief administrator, he will solve our problems. 

He phoned his fiancee repeatedly but she refused to return his calls. 

I have good ideas I can’t put them into a sentence. 

THe elephant quit the circus he was tired of working for peanuts.