Common Errors Questions
The common errors in run-on sentences in essays 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. Lack of punctuation: Run-on sentences can occur when there is no punctuation between two independent clauses.
Example: She loves to read books she also enjoys watching movies.
Correction: She loves to read books. She also enjoys watching movies.
3. Missing coordinating conjunction: Run-on sentences can happen when two independent clauses are joined together without a coordinating conjunction.
Example: He studied all night he still failed the exam.
Correction: He studied all night, but he still failed the exam.
4. Overuse of conjunctions: Run-on sentences can occur when too many coordinating conjunctions are used to join independent clauses.
Example: I woke up, and I brushed my teeth, and I had breakfast, and I went to work.
Correction: I woke up, brushed my teeth, had breakfast, and went to work.
5. Lack of subordination: Run-on sentences can happen when independent and dependent clauses are not properly connected.
Example: Although it was raining, I went for a walk I got completely soaked.
Correction: Although it was raining, I went for a walk and got completely soaked.