Run-on Sentence

📝 Quick Definition

Two or more independent clauses incorrectly joined

📚 Detailed Explanation

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. The two main types are fused sentences (no punctuation) and comma splices (only a comma joining clauses).

💡 Example

INCORRECT: I love writing it is my passion. CORRECT: I love writing; it is my passion.

⚠️ Common Mistake/Confusion

Long sentences aren't necessarily run-ons—the issue is improper joining.

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📌 Notes/Source

Fix with periods, semicolons, commas + conjunctions, or subordination.