What is a Run-on Sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are joined together without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
Fixing with Conjunctions:
Conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. There are two main types of conjunctions that can fix run-on sentences:
* Coordinating Conjunctions: These connect two equal parts of a sentence. They include:
* For
* And
* Nor
* But
* Or
* Yet
* So
* Subordinating Conjunctions: These connect a dependent clause to an independent clause. Examples include:
* After
* Although
* Because
* Before
* If
* Since
* Unless
* While
Example:
Run-on: The dog barked at the mailman the mailman ran away.
Fixed with a coordinating conjunction: The dog barked at the mailman, and the mailman ran away.
Fixed with a subordinating conjunction: The mailman ran away because the dog barked at him.
Remember to use a comma before the coordinating conjunction.
Other Ways to Fix Run-on Sentences:
* Period: Use a period to separate the sentences.
* Semicolon: Use a semicolon to separate the sentences when they are closely related in meaning.
By using conjunctions, periods, or semicolons, you can create grammatically correct and easy-to-read sentences.