Run-On Sentences Flashcard

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Run-on sentence example: I went to the store to buy some groceries I also picked up a new book.

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I went to the store to buy some groceries I also picked up a new book.

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Identifying a run-on sentence involves recognizing two or more independent clauses lacking proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I went to the store I bought some groceries.

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Run-on sentence definition:

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Contains 2+ independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence:

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Using a comma to separate the two independent clauses.

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NOT a run-on sentence: I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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Purpose of correcting run-on sentences?

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Improve clarity and readability in writing.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I went to the store I bought some groceries.

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Fix the run-on: I went to the park I saw my friends there.

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I went to the park. I saw my friends there.