Run on, Fragments, Comma splice

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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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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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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a fragment.

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"Running very fast."

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a comma splice.

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"I wanted to go for a walk, it was raining outside."

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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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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

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

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What is a declarative sentence?

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A declarative sentence makes a statement and ends with a period.