Fixing Run-On Sentences Flashcard

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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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Identify a common way to fix a run-on sentence.

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Use a semicolon (;) to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can also correct a run-on sentence.

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice?

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A run-on sentence has no punctuation between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join them without a conjunction.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for sentences that contain multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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"I love to read I go to the library every week."

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How can you fix the run-on sentence: 'I enjoy hiking I find it relaxing'?

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You can fix it by writing: 'I enjoy hiking; I find it relaxing.'

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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'.

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

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.