when two or more independent clauses (also

known as complete sentences) are connected

improperly.
that are not connected by appropriate linking
language such as conjunctions.
use too many clauses rather than using periods
and linking language such as conjunctive
adverbs.
 I started reading classical books last year I
instantly fell in love with Jane Austens Pride
and Prejudice.
1. USE A PERIOD
I started reading classical books last year. I instantly
fell in love with Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice.

2. USE A SEMICOLON
I started reading classical books last year; I instantly
fell in love with Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice.
 I started reading classical books last year I
Correcting
instantly Run-on
fell in love Sentences
with Jane Austens Pride
and Prejudice.
3. USE A COMMA AND A COORDINATING CONJUNCTION.
I started reading classical books last year, and I instantly
fell in love with Jane Austens Pride and Prejudice.

4. USE A SUBORDINATING CONJUNCTION.

Since I started reading classical books last year, I
instantly fell in love with Jane Austens Pride and
Prejudice.