Run-On Sentence Practice

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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

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

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to swim I go to the pool every day.'

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

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence; it does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a correctly punctuated sentence: 'I enjoy reading I also like writing.'

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Correct: 'I enjoy reading; I also like writing.'

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to avoid run-on sentences.

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Identify the correct way to fix: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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Correct: 'She loves to dance. She practices every day.'

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.