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Occasionally, the dependent word that is implied rather than stated in
a sentence. The sentence may look like a run-on, but it is not.

Example of a Sentence with Implied That

The mechanic didn’t think he could fix the car.

Five Ways to Correct Run-on

Sentences

Method 1: Period and Capital Letter

Pattern: Independent clause. Independent clause.

Method 2: Comma and FANBOYS

Conjunction

Pattern: Independent clause, and independent clause.

A comma goes before the FANBOYS conjunction in this

pattern.

FANBOYS Conjunctions

for and nor but or yet so

Method 3: Semicolon