The definition of a run-on sentence is a sentence in which two or more independent clauses that are joined with no punctuation or conjunction. A run-on sentence usually concerned to be a grammatical error. I always thought that a sentence that is a run-on would be a long sentence that is needed to be split up. This conclusion I had became false. This type of sentence tends to become a run-on when it contains more than one complete idea. To fix this grammatical problem, punctuations should be added into the sentence to separate the clashing ideas.

Can grammatical errors in writing make history? If so, what is the brief history of run-on sentences? Yes, run-on sentences do have a little bit of history behind their errors. Run-on sentences was first brought to the world of grammar in the 1900`s. Not one particular person makes up these grammatical errors. People notice something wrong and make it as a ‘run-on sentences’. Run-on sentences have not changed over time. Run-on sentences have only changed in a persons` life over time as they become a better writer. I believe that the older or more educated you become, the less likely you are to have a run-on sentence. There have been problems with run-on sentences in its history. Run-on sentences are not simple to read or understand. This can be a problem for readers, which can cause a bigger problem in the literature world.

Examples:
[Examples do not flow together smoothly because separate ideas are being placed into one sentence. When the ideas are separated, the sentence will make more sense to the reader]

1. I`m a woman I am a truck driver (run-on sentenced)
I`m a woman. I am a truck driver (fixed run-on sentence with a period added)

2. I heard the tires squeal then the car came around the corner I got out of the way fast. (run-on)
I heard the tires squeal, then the car came around the corner. I got out of the way fast. (fixed)

3. Once upon a time there was a man his name was Josh. (run-on)
Once upon a time, there was a man. His name was Josh. (fixed)

4. I saw a teacher who cares. (run-on)
I saw a teacher. Who cares? (fixed)



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