Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-on
noun
/ˈrʌnˌɒn/
Definition
A run-on is a grammatical error that occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
Examples
- She loves to play soccer he practices every day.
- It was raining hard we decided to stay indoors.
- He didn’t see the sign they missed the exit.
Meaning
In writing, run-ons can make sentences confusing and difficult to read. They lack the necessary breaks or connectors to clarify the relationship between different thoughts.
Synonyms
- fused sentence
- comma splice
- sentence fragment
