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 period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the 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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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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 'or'.

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Identify the error: 'I like to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to 'I like to read. I have many books.' or 'I like to read, and I have many books.'

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify the meaning of sentences and indicates pauses or stops.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'She loves ice cream, she eats it every day.' or 'She loves ice cream; she eats it every day.'

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The correct sentence is 'She loves ice cream; she eats it every day.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by just a comma without a conjunction.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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You can identify a run-on sentence by looking for two or more independent clauses that are not properly connected.