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2.1.2 Run-ons - Comma Splices - Fused Sentences
The above are all names given to compound sentences that are not punctuated correctly. The best way to avoid such errors is to punctuate compound sentences correctly by using one or the other of these rules.
1. Join the two independent clauses with one of the coordinating conjunctions (and, but, for, or, nor, so, yet), and use a comma before the connecting word.
_________________________, and _________________________.
(He enjoys walking through the country, and he often goes backpacking on his vacations.)
2. When you do not have a connecting word or when you use a connecting word other than and, but, for, or nor, so, or yet between the 2 independent clauses, use a semicolon (;).
__________________________;_____________________________.
(He often watched TV when there were only reruns; she preferred to read instead.)
or
__________________________; however,____________________.
(He often watched TV when there were only reruns; however, she preferred to read instead.)
So, run-ons and fused sentences are terms describing 2 independent clauses which are joined together with no connecting word or punctuation to separate the clauses.
Incorrect: They weren't dangerous criminals they were detectives in disguise.
Incorrect: I didn't know which job I wanted I was too confused to decide.
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