FIVE WAYS TO CORRECT A RUN-ON

USE A CONJUCTION

• For,and,nor,but,or,yet,so
• He went to the movie, but he didn't have enough money.

USE A SEMICOLON

• The game is over; the fans are still here.

USE ; CONJUCTIVE ADVERB,

• The town flooded; however, many people stayed.

CREATE A NEW SENTENCE

• He went to the store. He bought drinks.

REMOVE STUFF AND CREATE A COMPLEX SENTENCE

• He was hurt he couldn't play
• Because he was hurt, he couldn't play.