Explain the common errors in run-on sentences.

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Explain the common errors in run-on sentences.

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.