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Humanities Grammar Handbook
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| 6 Sentence
fragments 7 Run-on sentences 8 Verb agreement 13 Passive voice 15 ESL 17 Misplaced modifiers 18 Pronoun reference 20a Comparisons 21 Parallel construction 23 Commas 23d Sexist language 25/6 Semicolons & colons 29 Ellipsis 31 Brackets 35 Apostrophes 36 Abbreviations 37 Underlining 39 Numbers 41b Slang 41e Jargon 41f Pretentious language 42c Idioms 42e Clichés 43a Fluff |
7 Run-on sentences
Along with their relatives, comma splices, run-on sentences are the
result of incorrect use of coordinating conjunctions and punctuation marks.
Run-on sentences usually combine two separate thoughts in one sentence. Separate
them with the appropriate punctuation, using one of the following options:
Consult the Brief English Handbook for more instances of run-on sentences, and when to use colons, semicolons and periods.
See also section 23 on when and how to use commas.
