Run-On or Complete Sentences?

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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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 conjunction.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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You can identify a run-on sentence by looking for multiple independent clauses that are not properly connected by punctuation or conjunctions.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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I enjoy reading books.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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I love to play soccer I practice every day.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses within a sentence.

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What are some common coordinating conjunctions?

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For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause.

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How can you rewrite a run-on sentence?

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You can rewrite a run-on sentence by breaking it into two or more complete sentences or by using appropriate punctuation.