Fixing 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 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 with a comma.

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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 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 punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence.

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Identify the correct punctuation: 'I want to go to the park I am tired.'

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The correct punctuation is: 'I want to go to the park, but I am tired.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses without using a conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'She loves to read she has many books.'

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The error is a run-on sentence; it should be: 'She loves to read, and she has many books.'

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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.