Fixing Run-On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, commonly using 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so' (FANBOYS).

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma is used to separate items in a list or clauses, while a semicolon connects closely related independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a subordinating conjunction?

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A subordinating conjunction is a word that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause, such as 'although', 'because', 'since', 'unless'.

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What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk I was too tired'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but I was too tired.'

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are improperly connected without punctuation or conjunction.