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Run-on is a common mistake when 2 independent clauses are not connected with proper punctuation and/or conjugation. This is commonly seen when we write in a fast manner and forgotten to perform a cross-check against the linking sentences.
Things to Watch Out
Things to Watch Out
- Whenever we end a sentence, always check it before proceeding to the next sentence. Be on to look out of independent clauses and start questioning whether it is simple enough to comprehend.
CASE I
CASE I
Here is an example of forgetting to link 2 clauses together with a comma and "and".
We bought nails we bought hammer.The correct form is:
We bought nails, and we bought hammer.CASE II
CASE II
Here is another example of forgetting to use period to split 2 unrelated independent clauses.
Selina had breakfast she is not hungry.The correct form is:
Selina had breakfast. Therefore she is not hungry.Page updated
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