PSAT Writing

PSAT Writing teaches students to master grammar, punctuation, and effective writing skills needed for the PSAT and beyond.

Grammar FoundationsPunctuation PowerSentence Structure and Style
Advanced Grammar: Parallelism and ModifiersClarity and ConcisenessCombining Sentences and Avoiding Run-Ons
Writing for School AssignmentsProfessional CommunicationWriting on Social Media
Process of EliminationPacing YourselfReading the Whole Sentence
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Advanced Topics

Combining Sentences and Avoiding Run-Ons

Connect Ideas the Right Way

Joining sentences properly makes your writing smoother and more logical.

Techniques for Combining Sentences

  • Use conjunctions: "I was hungry, so I made a sandwich."
  • Use semicolons: "I was hungry; I made a sandwich."
  • Use relative clauses: "I made a sandwich that tasted great."

Watch Out for Run-On Sentences

Run-ons happen when two independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

  • Incorrect: "I love pizza it is delicious."
  • Correct: "I love pizza because it is delicious."

Why It Matters

Correct sentence joining helps your reader follow your ideas without confusion.

Examples

  • The rain stopped, and the sun appeared.

  • He practices daily; his skills are improving.

In a Nutshell

Properly combined sentences flow better and avoid confusion.

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Writing for School Assignments