Do now : Which is grammatically correct?

1)

Chris likes candy he plays outside everyday.

2)

Chris likes candy. He plays outside everyday

1) It was a beautiful
day; there was not a
cloud in the sky.
2)It was a beautiful
day there was not a
cloud in the sky.

Run-on Sentences

What are Run-on Sentences

A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two improperly joined
sentences (independent clauses). In other words it is a sentence that has
two complete sentences mixed into it improperly
Example:
Somestudentsthinktheycanstudyforanimportantexamby
crammingallnighttheyareprobablywrong.
IlovetowritepapersIwouldwriteoneeverydayifIhadthetime.

Ways to avoid run-on sentences

Use a period .
Miranda was the
lead vocalist in her
band it was a punk
rock band.
Miranda was the
lead vocalist in her
band. It was a punk
rock band.

Use a period .
Using a period is the simples way to solve run-on sentences. To use
the period to solve it, just place the period so that it separates
the 2 connected sentences.
Incorrect: Adam is a sweet boy he really loves animals
Correct: Adam is a sweet boy. He really loves animals.

Ways to avoid run-on sentences

Use a period .

use a semicolon ;

Miranda was the

lead vocalist in her
band it was a punk
rock band.

Some students think they can

study for an important exam
by cramming all night they
are probably wrong.

Miranda was the

lead vocalist in her
band. It was a punk
rock band.

Some students think

they can study for an
important exam by
cramming all night;
they are probably
wrong.

Use a semicolon ;
Sometimes two sentences are very closely related in meaning and
full end-stop punctuation may seem too strong. A semicolon can
then be used to divide the two sentences. . . .
Run-on: It was a beautiful day there was not a cloud in the sky.

Correct:It was a beautiful day; there was not a cloud in the sky.

Ways to avoid run-on sentences

Use a comma and a
coordinating
conjunction

Use a period .

use a semicolon ;

Miranda was the

lead vocalist in her
band it was a punk
rock band.

Some students think they

can study for an
important exam by
cramming all night they
are probably wrong.

Run-on: I don't play

tennis well I have a
poor backhand.

Miranda was the

lead vocalist in her
band. It was a punk
rock band.

Some students think

they can study for an
important exam by
cramming all night;
they are probably
wrong.

Correct:I don't play

tennis wellbecauseI
have a poor backhand.

Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction

A run-on sentence can sometimes be prevented by using a comma
and joining word (coordinate conjunction) to join sentences
together.
Wrong:John went to the moviesxSue stayed home.
Correct:John went to the movies, and Sue stayed home.