Identifying run on sentences

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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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Identify the two types of run-on sentences.

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The two types of run-on sentences are fused sentences (no punctuation) and comma splices (incorrect use of a comma).

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What is a fused sentence?

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A fused sentence is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined without any punctuation.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses; examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.' This is a run-on because it lacks proper punctuation between the two independent clauses.

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

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A run-on sentence improperly connects independent clauses, while a correct sentence uses appropriate punctuation or conjunctions to separate them.

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Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences?

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Avoiding run-on sentences is important for clarity and readability, ensuring that the meaning of the sentence is easily understood.