Fixing Run-On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses 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 conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.

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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', 'so', 'yet'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' indicate?

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The conjunction 'and' indicates addition or connection between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'but' indicate?

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The conjunction 'but' indicates contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'so' indicate?

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The conjunction 'so' indicates a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does the conjunction 'yet' indicate?

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The conjunction 'yet' indicates a contrast or unexpected result.

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' How can it be fixed?

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It can be fixed by saying: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'