How can I fix run-on sentences?
Answer
A run-on sentence happens when two or more complete ideas are put together without proper punctuation or connecting words. You can fix them by:
- Splitting the sentence into two or more shorter sentences.
- Using a semicolon to connect related ideas.
- Adding a conjunction like “and,” “but,” or “so” to connect ideas.
For example:
Run-on: I was tired from working late I had to go to class anyway.
Fixed: I was tired from working late, but I had to go to class anyway.