Run-on Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that goes on and on without proper punctuation or conjunctions to separate independent clauses.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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

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True or False: All run-on sentences should be fixed by putting a period in between the two sentences.

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False.

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Identify if the following is a run-on sentence: 'Each day the rabbits leave their burrows and head out to find food and water.'

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This text is correct.

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Identify if the following is a run-on sentence: 'Another name for a skunk is polecat, they sure can be stinky!'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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What is an example of a corrected run-on sentence?

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We have a cat. His name is Buckley.

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

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A period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.