Run-on Sentences Flashcard for 7th Grade

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Run-on sentence example:

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The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day.

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Correct the run-on: 'I like to play soccer I also enjoy swimming.'

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I like to play soccer, and I also enjoy swimming.

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Punctuation to fix a run-on sentence?

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Comma or semicolon

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I went to the store I bought some milk.

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Best way to fix a run-on sentence?

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Use punctuation to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the sentence that is NOT a run-on:

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I went to the store, and I bought some milk.

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Purpose of correcting run-on sentences?

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To improve clarity and readability in writing.

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Fixing a run-on sentence:

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Using a conjunction to connect the two independent clauses.

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Main problem with run-on sentences?

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Lack proper punctuation or conjunctions to separate independent clauses.

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Identify a run-on sentence.

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Two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.