Correcting Run-on Sentences

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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 correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using 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 has a subject and a verb.

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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 corrected?

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It can be corrected to: 'I love to read. I have many books.' or 'I love to read; I have many books.'

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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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What is the purpose of using a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'She enjoys painting she also likes drawing.'

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

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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Corrected: 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.' or 'The sun is shining; it is a beautiful day.'

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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.