What is another word for run-on sentence?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌnˌɒn sˈɛntəns] (IPA)

A "run-on sentence" is a grammatical mistake that occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined together without proper punctuation. Some synonyms for "run-on sentence" include "fused sentence," "comma splice," and "sentence runover." A "fused sentence" is when two or more independent clauses are joined together without any punctuation or a coordinating conjunction. A "comma splice" is when two independent clauses are joined with only a comma instead of a coordinating conjunction or a period. "Sentence runover" is when one sentence runs into the next without a proper break. It's important to avoid these errors in order to communicate effectively in writing.

Synonyms for Run-on sentence:

What are the hypernyms for Run-on sentence?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    writing error, grammatical error, Discourse error, Syntactical error.

What are the hyponyms for Run-on sentence?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for run-on sentence (as nouns)

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