What are run-on sentences and how can they be corrected?

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The question is asking about run-on sentences and how to correct them. It outlines definitions and methods for correcting run-on sentences, providing examples of each method.

Answer

Run-on sentences are improperly joined clauses that need correct punctuation or conjunctions.

Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. To correct them, use a period to separate the sentences, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon for closely related clauses.

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Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. To correct them, use a period to separate the sentences, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon for closely related clauses.

More Information

Run-on sentences are common writing errors that confuse readers and can obscure the writer's meaning. Using correct punctuation helps clarify and structure writing effectively.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing a comma splice (using just a comma) as acceptable; it needs a conjunction or semicolon.

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