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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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The sentence is a run-on because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence and correct it.

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Example: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.' Correction: 'She loves to dance; she practices every day.'

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

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A run-on sentence incorrectly joins independent clauses, while a compound sentence correctly uses a conjunction or punctuation to connect them.

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What role do conjunctions play in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex and compound sentences.

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Identify the conjunction in the following sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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The conjunction is 'but'.