Common Errors Questions
The common errors in run-on sentences include:
1. Comma splice: This occurs when two independent clauses are joined together with just a comma, without a coordinating conjunction or proper punctuation.
Example: I went to the store, I bought some groceries.
Correction: I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.
2. Fused sentence: This happens when two independent clauses are joined together without any punctuation or conjunction.
Example: She is studying for her exams she is feeling stressed.
Correction: She is studying for her exams, and she is feeling stressed.
3. Lack of coordination: This error occurs when coordinating conjunctions (such as "and," "but," "or," etc.) are not used to join two independent clauses.
Example: I like to read books I also enjoy watching movies.
Correction: I like to read books, and I also enjoy watching movies.
4. Lack of subordination: This error happens when a dependent clause is not properly connected to an independent clause.
Example: Although it was raining, I went for a walk.
Correction: Although it was raining, I stayed indoors.
5. Overuse of conjunctions: This error occurs when too many coordinating conjunctions are used in a sentence, making it overly long and confusing.
Example: I went to the store, and I bought some groceries, and I saw my friend, and we went for lunch.
Correction: I went to the store, bought some groceries, saw my friend, and we went for lunch.