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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can run-on sentences be fixed?

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Run-on sentences can be fixed by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, commonly represented by the acronym FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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What is the difference between a comma and a semicolon?

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A comma is used to separate elements within a sentence, while a semicolon connects two independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: "I love to read I go to the library every week." This can be fixed by adding a period or a conjunction.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks an independent clause.