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 is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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Identify a key feature of run-on sentences.

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Run-on sentences often lack punctuation, making it hard to tell where one thought ends and another begins.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') to fix a run-on sentence.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I love to read I have many books.

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How can you correct the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'?

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You can correct it by writing: 'I love to read. I have many books.' or 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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

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A run-on sentence incorrectly combines clauses, while a complete sentence correctly expresses a full thought.

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Which of the following is a complete sentence? 'The dog barked loudly.' or 'The dog barked loudly it was very noisy.'

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'The dog barked loudly.' is a complete sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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Example of a compound sentence:

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.