Run - Ons, Capitalization, and Commas, oh my!

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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What punctuation is commonly used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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What is the purpose of capitalization in writing?

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Capitalization is used to indicate the beginning of sentences, proper nouns, and titles.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence using a comma.

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I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.

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What is the role of commas in a list?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify the individual elements.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a run-on sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought with proper structure, while a run-on sentence improperly connects multiple independent clauses.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I love to swim I go to the pool every day.

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What is the rule for capitalizing proper nouns?

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Proper nouns, which name specific people, places, or organizations, should always be capitalized.