An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence.
Here's how a run-on sentence is formed:
* No punctuation or conjunction: The clauses are simply put together without any separation or connecting word.
* Example: The cat sat on the mat the dog barked at it.
* Comma splice: The clauses are joined only by a comma.
* Example: The cat sat on the mat, the dog barked at it.
* Incorrect conjunction: A conjunction like "but," "and," or "or" is used incorrectly to join the clauses.
* Example: The cat sat on the mat, and the dog barked at it. (The comma is unnecessary here.)
It's important to note that run-on sentences are grammatically incorrect. They can be confusing to read and make it difficult to understand the intended meaning.