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 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 'or'.

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Identify if the following is a run-on: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Run-on.

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Identify if the following is a run-on: 'The sun is shining, and the birds are singing.'

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Written correctly.

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What punctuation can be used to fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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Identify if the following is a run-on: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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Run-on.

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What is a simple way to correct a run-on sentence?

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You can split it into two separate sentences.

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Identify if the following is a run-on: 'He went to the store and he bought milk.'

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Written correctly.

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What is the effect of using run-on sentences in writing?

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Run-on sentences can make writing confusing and hard to read.