Flashcard #2: Run-Ons & Comma Splices

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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 a common error in run-on sentences.

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Run-on sentences often lack coordinating conjunctions or proper punctuation between independent clauses.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a specific 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 the purpose of coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) connect words, phrases, or independent clauses.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence using coordination.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.

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

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A run-on sentence incorrectly joins independent clauses, while a correct compound sentence uses appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction can be used to separate independent clauses.

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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 the effect of using run-on sentences in writing?

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Run-on sentences can make writing confusing and difficult to read, as they lack clear structure.