Correcting 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the run-on sentence: "I love to read I go to the library every week."

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This is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What punctuation can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Example of a corrected run-on sentence: "I enjoy swimming I go to the pool every day."

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Corrected: "I enjoy swimming. I go to the pool every day."

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Identify the correct way to fix this run-on: "She likes pizza he prefers pasta."

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Corrected: "She likes pizza, but he prefers pasta."

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has proper punctuation and expresses a complete thought, while a run-on sentence does not.

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Example of a run-on sentence: "The sun is shining it is a beautiful day."

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This is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.