Run-On Sentences

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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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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I woke up late I missed the bus.

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Fixing a run-on sentence:

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Separate independent clauses into sentences or use proper punctuation.

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Why are run-on sentences grammatically incorrect?

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Run-on sentences lack proper punctuation to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the run-on sentence: I went to the store I bought some milk.

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I went to the store I bought some milk.

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Rewrite this run-on sentence: She likes to play soccer she is very good at it.

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She likes to play soccer. She is very good at it.

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Difference between comma splice and run-on sentence.

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A comma splice uses a comma to join two independent clauses; a run-on sentence joins two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Common conjunctions connecting independent clauses:

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and, but, or, so, for, nor, yet

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Importance of avoiding run-on sentences in writing

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Maintains clarity and coherence.

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Identify and correct the run-on sentence: The sun was shining brightly it was a beautiful day.

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The sun was shining brightly; it was a beautiful day.