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 expresses a complete thought.

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

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Corrected: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of using a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Example of a corrected run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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Corrected: 'She likes ice cream; he prefers cake.'

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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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Example of a compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.'

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This sentence is correct as it uses a conjunction to connect two independent clauses.