Run-on sentences can trip up even advanced English speakers. They happen when two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) are joined together incorrectly. This usually means they're missing proper punctuation or connecting words. Learning to identify and correct them will significantly improve your writing clarity. Let's dive in!
Match the term with the correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Independent Clause | A. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses. |
| 2. Dependent Clause | B. A group of words with a subject and verb that cannot stand alone as a sentence. |
| 3. Conjunction | C. A sentence containing two or more clauses not correctly linked. |
| 4. Comma Splice | D. A group of words with a subject and verb that expresses a complete thought. |
| 5. Run-on Sentence | E. Two independent clauses joined only by a comma. |
(Match the numbers 1-5 to the letters A-E.)
Complete the paragraph with the correct words:
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more _________ clauses are joined without proper _________. One common type is a _________ splice, where clauses are only connected by a _________. To correct these errors, you can use a _________, a semicolon, or make them separate sentences.
(Word bank: independent, punctuation, comma, conjunction, comma)
Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences in academic writing?
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