Identify run-on sentences

Key notes :

What is a Run-On Sentence?

A run-on sentence happens when two or more complete sentences are joined together incorrectly without proper punctuation or connecting words. ❌

Example:

• I went to the park I played football. ⚽🏞️
  (❌ This is a run-on because two complete thoughts are joined without punctuation.)

Why Run-On Sentences are Wrong

• They confuse the reader 😵
• They make writing unclear ✏️
• They break grammar rules 📚

How to Spot a Run-On Sentence

Look for:

1. Two complete sentences joined incorrectly 😮
   • Check if each part has a subject + verb + complete thought.
2. No punctuation or wrong punctuation ❌
   • Missing period, semicolon, or comma + coordinating conjunction.

Example:

• She loves ice cream she eats it every day. 🍦🍨
  (Run-on: two sentences joined without punctuation)

4️⃣ Ways to Fix Run-On Sentences ✅

Method	Example
Use a period	She loves ice cream. She eats it every day. 🍦✅
Use a semicolon	She loves ice cream; she eats it every day. 🍦😉
Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)	She loves ice cream, and she eats it every day. 🍦👍

Examples of Run-On Sentences

1. I was tired I went to bed early. 😴
   → Corrected: I was tired, so I went to bed early. ✅
2. The movie was long it was also very interesting. 🎬
   → Corrected: The movie was long, but it was also very interesting. ✅
3. He plays guitar he also sings in a band. 🎸🎤
   → Corrected: He plays guitar, and he also sings in a band. ✅
4. We went shopping we forgot to buy milk. 🛒🥛
   → Corrected: We went shopping; however, we forgot to buy milk. ✅

Tips to Avoid Run-On Sentences

• Always check if your sentence has more than one complete idea 🧐
• Use punctuation marks correctly ✏️
• Use coordinating or subordinating conjunctions when needed 🌟
• Read your sentences aloud to see if they sound correct 👂

Let’s practice!