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How to Fix Run-on Sentences |
16 May 2024
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Run on sentences are two independent sentences that run together and can often be confusing to a reader. Here are a few tips to avoid them. Run-On Sentence
To correct, add a semi-colon* or full stop before it. *Note: You can use a semi-colon in place of a full stop when the second independent clause is closely related to the first independent clause. Revised
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Run-On Sentence
To correct, add a semi-colon or full stop before however. Revised
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