1. Run-on Sentence: This is a common error where two or more independent clauses (complete sentences) are joined together without proper punctuation or conjunction.
Example: The cat chased the mouse the mouse ran into the hole.
Solution: Add a period, semicolon, comma + conjunction, or use a coordinating conjunction.
2. Sentence Fragment: A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or a verb, or both. It can be a "run off" from a previous sentence.
Example: The dog barked. Running after the squirrel.
Solution: Combine it with the previous sentence or make it a complete sentence by adding the missing elements.
3. Unclear Sentence Structure: Sometimes a sentence can be confusing or difficult to understand due to poor structure. This could be perceived as "running off" because it's hard to follow the flow of ideas.
Example: The cat, chasing the mouse, ran into the hole, and the dog, barking, chased it, but the cat, being quick, escaped.
Solution: Reorganize the sentence to make it clearer and easier to follow.
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