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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 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 expresses a complete thought.

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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', 'so', and 'although'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' How can it be fixed?

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It can be fixed by saying: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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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 joins independent clauses, while a compound sentence correctly uses a conjunction or punctuation to connect them.

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What is an example of a compound sentence?

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An example of a compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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Why is it important to fix run-on sentences?

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Fixing run-on sentences improves clarity and makes writing easier to understand.