Understanding Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence that is difficult to understand

• A sentence with a lot of commas

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses joined incorrectly

• A sentence that is too long

Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?

• Using a period to separate the clauses

• Using a semicolon to join the clauses

• Using a comma without a conjunction

• Using a conjunction with a comma

What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses in a run-on sentence?

• Dash

• Semicolon

• Comma

• Colon

What should you look for to identify a run-on sentence?

• Sentences that are too short

• Sentences with no punctuation

• Sentences with a lot of adjectives

• Sentences with two independent clauses joined incorrectly

Why is it important to fix run-on sentences?

• To make sentences longer

• To improve clarity and understanding

• To use more punctuation

• To make writing more complex