A run-on sentence is when two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) are joined together without proper punctuation or connecting words. It's like trying to cram too much information into one breath! Recognizing and correcting run-on sentences helps make your writing clearer and easier to understand. We can fix them by adding punctuation like periods or commas with conjunctions (like 'and', 'but', 'or'), or by making them separate sentences.
Think of it this way: each complete thought needs its own space or a clear connection to the next. Let's practice!
Match the terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Independent Clause | a. A word that connects words, phrases, or clauses (e.g., and, but, or) |
| 2. Run-on Sentence | b. A group of words that expresses a complete thought and can stand alone as a sentence. |
| 3. Conjunction | c. A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions. |
| 4. Punctuation | d. The act of separating a run-on sentence into two independent clauses. |
| 5. Sentence Division | e. The marks used in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. |
Complete the paragraph below using the following words: sentence, clauses, and, period, conjunction.
A run-on ______ is formed when two independent ______ are joined without a ______ or proper punctuation like a ______. To correct it, you can add a comma ______ or split the run-on into two separate sentences.
Imagine you found a run-on sentence in your favorite book. How would you fix it and why would that improve the reading experience?
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