Fixing Run-on Sentences
A run-on sentence is the improper joining to two independent clauses in one sentence.
I worked at the fireworks stand today I did not buy any fireworks.
I worked at the fireworks stand today I did not buy any fireworks.
#1- Use a period to make each independent clause its own sentence.
I worked at the fireworks stand today. I did not buy any fireworks.
#2 - Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction
(and, but, or) between the two independent clauses.
I worked at the fireworks stand today, but I did not buy any fireworks.
#3 - Use a semicolon between the two independent clauses.
I worked at the fireworks stand today; I did not buy any fireworks.
#4 - Turn an independent clause into a dependent clause by using
a subordinating conjunction (like, unless, although).
Although I worked at the fireworks stand today, I did not buy any fireworks.
I worked at the fireworks stand today. I did not buy any fireworks.
#2 - Use a comma and a coordinating conjunction
(and, but, or) between the two independent clauses.
I worked at the fireworks stand today, but I did not buy any fireworks.
#3 - Use a semicolon between the two independent clauses.
I worked at the fireworks stand today; I did not buy any fireworks.
#4 - Turn an independent clause into a dependent clause by using
a subordinating conjunction (like, unless, although).
Although I worked at the fireworks stand today, I did not buy any fireworks.