Question

What is the first step in correcting a run-on sentence?

Answer 1

Separate it’s main ideas

Answer 2

Answer:

Separate its main ideas.

Explanation:

Often run-on sentences are corrected by splitting its independent clauses into stand-alone sentences.

Example:

I wanted to go you to eat with you but you were busy, so instead I went to the store and then the mall.

[I wanted to go you to eat with you but you were busy,] so [instead I went to the store and then the mall].

I wanted to go out to eat with you, but you were busy. So, instead, I went to the store and the mall.