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Both destined for the shop.

And so it is with sentences

When they’re too closely linked.

It’s up to you to put them right

And make them each distinct.

Learning Objectives

In this chapter, you will learn how to

1 Identify run-ons and comma splices.

2 Correct run-ons and comma splices using five methods.

A fender-bender is an unfortunate incident. Aside

from the damage to the cars, there’s the red tape

of insurance claims and maybe even a costly

traffic ticket. Run-on sentences are similarly

unfortunate. Aside from the damage to sentence
structure, there’s red ink on your essay, and

maybe even a grade penalty. Run-on sentences

can be corrected or avoided. This chapter shows

you how.