Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run-on sentence
Noun
/ˈrʌn ɒn ˈsɛntəns/
Definition
A run-on sentence is a sentence that incorrectly combines two or more independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
Examples
- She likes to read she often goes to the library.
- The dog barked at the man he didn’t seem to notice.
- It was a sunny day I decided to take a walk.
Meaning
Run-on sentences occur when independent clauses are joined without proper connection, making the sentence confusing or grammatically incorrect.
Synonyms
- Fused sentence
- Comma splice
- Sentence run-on
