G9 run on sentence, comma splice, fragment

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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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What is a comma splice?

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

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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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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 coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by replacing the comma with a period, a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a sentence fragment?

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You can correct a sentence fragment by adding the missing subject or verb to make it a complete sentence.

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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What punctuation can be used to join two independent clauses?

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A semicolon, a comma with a coordinating conjunction, or a period can be used to join two independent clauses.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.