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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect two similar ideas or items.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to show a contrast or an unexpected result.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to indicate a result or consequence.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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How do you identify independent clauses?

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Independent clauses are groups of words that can stand alone as complete sentences; they have a subject and a verb.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I have many books.'