Run On Sentences and Comma Splices #2

Run on sentences occur when a writer tries to join two separate sentences together without punctuation. A comma splice is similar because the writer tries to join separate sentences with a mere comma. Look at the following and try to find the correct sentences.

1 Which of the following is incorrect? At UNM Valencia, a language lab is now available for students wishing to learn Spanish; it is located in the SEC, the tutoring center on campus. At UNM Valencia, a language lab, available for students wishing to learn Spanish, is located in the SEC, the tutoring center on campus. At UNM Valencia, a language lab is now available for students wishing to learn Spanish, and it is located in the SEC, the tutoring center on campus. At UNM Valencia, a language lab is now available for students wishing to learn Spanish it is located in the SEC, the tutoring center on campus. 2 Which of the following is incorrect? The Wellness Center, which opened in August 2000, offers classes on fitness; the focus of these classes is mind, spirit, and body. The Wellness Center which opened in August 2000, offers classes on fitness which focus on mind, spirit, and body. The Wellness Center, which opened in August 2000, offers classes on fitness; the focus of these classes is mind, spirit, and body. The Wellness Center, which opened in August 2000, offers classes on fitness the focus of these classes is on mind, spirit, and body. 3 Which of the following is incorrect? Located in the Learning and Career Center within the Learning Resource Center building, the counseling center offers students confidential counseling which addresses a number of problems students may be having, all students interested in receiving these services are encouraged to make an appointment Located in the Learning and Career Center within the Learning Resource Center building, the counseling center offers students confidential counseling which addresses a number of problems students may be having. All students interested in receiving these services are encouraged to make an appointment. Located in the Learning and Career Center within the Learning Resource Center building, the counseling center offers students confidential counseling which addresses a number of problems students may be having: all students interested in receiving these services are encouraged to make an appointment. Located in the Learning and Career Center within the Learning Resource Center building, the counseling center offers students confidential counseling which addresses a number of problems students may be having; furthermore, all students interested in receiving these services are encouraged to make an appointment. 4 Which of the following is incorrect? There are several fountains on campus; they add beauty and serenity to the grounds. There are several fountains on campus which add beauty and serenity to the grounds. There are several fountains on campus, they add beauty and serenity to the grounds. There are several fountains on campus, adding beauty and serenity to the grounds. 5 Which of the following is incorrect? Free tutoring is available at the SEC; when having difficulty with a concept in any subject, students are encouraged to ask tutors for help. Because free tutoring is available at the SEC, students are encouraged to ask tutors for help when having difficulty with a concept in any subject. Free tutoring is available at the SEC when having trouble with a concept in any subject, students are encouraged to ask tutors for help. Free tutoring is available at the SEC, therefore, when having trouble with a concept in any subject, students are encouraged to ask tutors for help. 6 Which of the following is incorrect? Attendance is an important part of English courses students who skip class often miss important information. Attendance is an important part of English courses, and students who skip class often miss important information. Attendance is an important part of English courses; students who skip class often miss important information. Attendance is an important part of English courses. Students who skip class often miss important information.