Identifying Run-On Sentences

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NOT a run-on sentence: D) I like to run. I also like to swim.

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D) I like to run. I also like to swim.

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Run-on sentence:

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Contains 2+ independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the run-on sentence.

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I went to the store, I bought some milk.

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Correcting run-on sentences:

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Add a coordinating conjunction or split into separate sentences.

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Run-on sentence example:

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She likes to read books she also enjoys watching movies.

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Punctuation mark to fix run-on sentences?

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Period

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Identify the run-on sentence.

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A) The sun is shining, it is a beautiful day.

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Purpose of correcting run-on sentences?

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Improve clarity and readability.

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Run-on sentence example: I enjoy playing soccer I also like to swim.

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I enjoy playing soccer I also like to swim.