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 complete 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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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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

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Which is correct: 'I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.' or 'I wanted to go for a walk it started to rain.'?

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The correct sentence is 'I wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain.' because it uses a conjunction.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least one independent clause.

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True or False: 'Because I was tired I went to bed early.' is a complete sentence.

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False. This is a dependent clause and needs an independent clause to be complete.

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What is an example of a conjunction?

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Examples of conjunctions include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'so', and 'because'.