Identify run-on sentences

Learning Objectives Define the term 'run-on sentence' and its two primary types: fused sentences and comma splices. Identify the subject and verb in a clause to determine if it is an independent clause. Differentiate between a grammatically correct long sentence and a run-on sentence. Analyze a sentence to determine if two or more independent clauses are joined improperly. Explain why a run-on sentence weakens the clarity and impact of their writing, particularly in analytical essays. Locate run-on sentences within a paragraph of text. Propose at least two valid methods for correcting a given run-on sentence. Ever read a text from a friend that's so long and breathless you have to read it three times to understand what they're saying? 😵‍💫 That's...

TermDefinitionExample Independent ClauseA group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought. It can stand alone as a sentence.The protagonist faced a difficult choice. Run-On SentenceA sentence error that occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined together without the correct punctuation or conjunction.The theme of betrayal is central to the novel the author explores it through the main character's actions. Fused SentenceA specific type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined with no punctuation or conjunction between them.Macbeth desires power his ambition leads to his downfall. Comma SpliceA specific type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined together with only a comma, which is not strong enough...

The Independent Clause Test Independent Clause + (Incorrect Punctuation/No Punctuation) + Independent Clause = Run-On Sentence To identify a run-on, first find the subjects and verbs. If you can locate two or more separate 'subject-verb-complete thought' units that are smashed together without proper connection (like a period, semicolon, or comma + FANBOYS), you have found a run-on. The Comma Splice Check Independent Clause + , + Independent Clause Scan your writing for commas. When you find one, check the clauses on both sides. If the part before the comma AND the part after the comma could each be its own complete sentence, it is a comma splice. A comma alone is not strong enough to join them. The Fused Sentence Check Independent Clause + Independent Clause...