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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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', 'for', 'nor', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What does the conjunction 'and' do in a sentence?

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

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What does the conjunction 'but' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'but' is used to connect two contrasting ideas.

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What does the conjunction 'so' do in a sentence?

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

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What does the conjunction 'yet' do in a sentence?

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The conjunction 'yet' is used to introduce a contrast or an unexpected result.

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What does the conjunction 'nor' do in a sentence?

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

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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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' How can it be corrected?

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It can be corrected to: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'