More Identifying Sentences & Rewriting Run-On Sentences HW 11/18

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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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What does 'CD' stand for in sentence structure?

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'CD' stands for Compound Sentence, which contains at least two independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What does 'SCS' stand for in sentence structure?

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'SCS' stands for Simple Sentence with a Compound Subject, which has one independent clause with two or more subjects.

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What does 'SCV' stand for in sentence structure?

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'SCV' stands for Simple Sentence with a Compound Verb, which has one independent clause with two or more verbs.

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is a simple sentence?

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A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no dependent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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What is the difference between a compound subject and a compound verb?

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A compound subject consists of two or more subjects sharing the same verb, while a compound verb consists of two or more verbs that share the same subject.

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence can be identified by the lack of punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses, making it difficult to determine where one thought ends and another begins.