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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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

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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.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (and, but, or, etc.) can be used.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to: 'The dog barked loudly, and it scared the cat.'

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences (e.g., and, but, or).

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I enjoy swimming I go to the pool every weekend.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It should be corrected to: 'I enjoy swimming, and I go to the pool every weekend.'

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a complete thought or sentence.