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 combines two or more independent clauses 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 adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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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 conjunction?

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

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.' How can it be fixed?

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It can be fixed by saying: 'I love to read, and I go to the library every week.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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You can use a semicolon (;) or a period (.) to separate two independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of using a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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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 combines independent clauses, while a compound sentence correctly uses conjunctions or punctuation to connect them.

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Example of a compound sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.' What makes it correct?

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It is correct because it uses the conjunction 'but' to connect two independent clauses.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined with just a comma.