Grade 10 Module 6

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MARK COLLEGE
Sta. Barbara, Baliuag, Bulacan
Tel. 308 – 9069
Name: ___________________________________________
Grade and Section: ________________________________ ENGLISH 10
Module No. _6_
Date:_____________
Lesson: Run-on Sentences, Sentence Patterns
Run-on Sentence
A run-on sentence is two or more complete thoughts that are not correctly separated.
There are two kinds of run-on sentences.
1. One type is made up of two sentences that are not separated by punctuation.
Run-on: The storm got worse it turned toward the land.
Correct: The storm got worse. It turned toward the land.
Run-on: The Japanese subway is the fastest train it travels over 100 miles an hour.
Correct: The Japanese subway is the fastest train. It travels over 100 miles an
hour.
2. The other type is made up two sentences joined with a comma when they should be
joined with a semicolon or a comma and a connecting word. This type of run-on is
sometimes called a comma splice.
Run-on: We were not hungry, we had already had lunch.
Correct: We were not hungry; we had already had lunch.
Run-on: You can visit the White House, you can tour many rooms.
Correct: You can visit the White House, and you can tour many rooms.
How to Correct Run-on Sentences
1. Use an end punctuation mark to separate the two complete thoughts.

Run-on: Do most people like crowds I don’t think so.
Correct: Do most people like crowds? I don’t think so.
2. Use a semicolon to connect two complete thoughts.

Run-on: I couldn’t wait to jump in the water looked so cool.
Correct: I couldn’t wait to jump in; the water looked so cool.
3. Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction to connect the two complete thoughts.
Coordinating conjunctions are and, but, or, so, for, nor, and yet.
Run-on: The sky got dark it started to rain.
Correct: The sky got dark, and it started to rain.
Sentence Pattern
There are six basic sentence patterns.
1. S – V (Subject – Verb)
Examples:
S V
This young athlete practiced hard.
S V
A raised stage stands at one end of the courtyard.
2. S – V – DO (Subject – Verb – Direct Object)

Examples:
S V DO
The worker ants build nurseries for the young ants.
S V DO
They fill these rooms with food for the rainy season.
3. S – V – IO – DO (Subject – Verb – Indirect Object – Direct Object)

Examples:
S V IO DO
Irma sent Mark a book of photographs of spider webs.
S V IO DO
Each type of spider gives its web a different shape.
4. S – V – DO – OC (Subject – Verb – Direct Object – Object Complement)

Examples:
S V DO OC
Olive considers Esther her best friend.
S V DO OC
The people recognize him president.
5. S – LV – PN (Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Noun)

Examples:
S LV PN
Poetry is a special use of language.
S LV PN
A book of mystery stories was their favorite entertainment.
6. S – LV – PA (Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Adjective

Examples:
S LV PA
Ms. Tolentino is talented.
S LV PA
William Shakespeare is gifted.
Activity 1: Write RO if the sentence is a run-on. Write C if the sentence is correct.
______ 1. Bacteria in food can cause illness you should take care to store food property.
______ 2. Don’t keep cooked food that’s been standing out for two or more hours, don’t even
taste it.
______ 3 .Hamburgers should be eaten well-done, cooking kills bacteria.
______ 4. Raw egss are not safe to eat they may contains salmonella.
______ 5. It’s good practice to date your leftovers and throw them after three to five days.
______ 6. Dishes should be washed right away it’s better to air-dry them than to use a towel.
______ 7. You can use soap to clean the kitchen counter, but bleach is better.
______ 8. It’s important to store food properly ang to keep food preparation areas clean.
______ 9. Don’t forget to lock the doors; intruders might enter.
______10. I want Jimmy Ho on my team he’s a terrific pitcher.
Activity 2: Compose two sentences for each of the following basic sentence patterns.
Subject – Verb (S – V)
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
Subject – Verb – Direct Object (S – V – DO)

1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
Subject – Verb – Indirect Object – Direct Object (S – V – IO – DO)

1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Noun (S – LV – PN)

1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________
Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Adjective (S – LV – PA)

1. ___________________________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________________________

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Lesson: Run-on Sentences, Sentence Patterns

How to Correct Run-on Sentences

1. Use an end punctuation mark to separate the two complete thoughts.

2. Use a semicolon to connect two complete thoughts.

There are six basic sentence patterns.

2. S – V – DO (Subject – Verb – Direct Object)

3. S – V – IO – DO (Subject – Verb – Indirect Object – Direct Object)

4. S – V – DO – OC (Subject – Verb – Direct Object – Object Complement)

5. S – LV – PN (Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Noun)

6. S – LV – PA (Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Adjective

Subject – Verb – Direct Object (S – V – DO)

Subject – Verb – Indirect Object – Direct Object (S – V – IO – DO)

Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Noun (S – LV – PN)

Subject – Linking Verb – Predicate Adjective (S – LV – PA)

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