It is good to avoid run-on sentences in your formal writing because they can make your
writing hard to read and understand. Try reading this run-on sentence out loud: “I woke up I
got dressed I hit the skate park I went home to play on my computer." If it sounds wrong
out loud, or if you run out of breath in the middle, it's a clue that there might be something
wrong with the structure of your sentence.
But remember that you can use all kinds of sentences when writing artistically. If you are
writing a poem or a rap, you might find yourself using run-on sentences because they fit
with the flow of your writing. If you listen closely to the way people talk, you might find that
they often speak in run-on sentences. You can use them to mimic people's speech when
writing fiction or a play. Being able to identify and control run-on sentences will allow you
to be effective when doing any kind of writing.
What is one reason to avoid run-on sentences in your formal writing?
А
They can be used for artistic effect.
B
They mimic people's speech patterns.
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They can fit with the flow of a poem or rap.
D
They can make your writing confusing and hard to follow.