Correcting Run-on Sentences Flashcard

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Run-on sentence example:

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I went to the store I bought some milk.

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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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Correcting run-on sentences:

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Using punctuation or conjunctions to separate or join clauses.

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Identify the run-on sentence: a) I went to the store I bought some groceries. b) I went to the store, and I bought some groceries. c) I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

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c) I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

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Rewrite the run-on sentence: I like to play soccer I also enjoy basketball.

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I like to play soccer; I also enjoy basketball.

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Punctuation to fix a run-on sentence?

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Comma or Semicolon

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Conjunction to correct a run-on sentence?

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and

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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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Identify the run-on sentence: a) She likes to read books, she also enjoys writing stories. b) She likes to read books. She also enjoys writing stories. c) She likes to read books she also enjoys writing stories. d) She likes to read books, and she also enjoys writing stories.

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c) She likes to read books she also enjoys writing stories.

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Rewrite the run-on: The sun was shining brightly it was a beautiful day.

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The sun was shining brightly. It was a beautiful day.