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 breaking it into separate 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', 'for', and 'nor'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do?

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The conjunction 'and' is used to connect similar ideas or add information.

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What does the conjunction 'but' do?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to show contrast between two ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'or' do?

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The conjunction 'or' is used to present choices or alternatives.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do?

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The conjunction 'so' is used to show a cause-and-effect relationship.

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What does the conjunction 'for' do?

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The conjunction 'for' is used to explain reasons or purposes.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' do?

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The conjunction 'nor' is used to connect two negative ideas.

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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.