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 conjunction.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains at least a subject and a verb.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for sentences that contain multiple independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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

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You can use a period, semicolon, or a conjunction with a comma to correct a run-on sentence.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' What is wrong with it?

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It contains two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation.

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

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A complete sentence has proper structure and punctuation, while a run-on sentence lacks proper punctuation between independent clauses.

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Can a question be a run-on sentence?

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Yes, if a question contains multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation, it can be a run-on sentence.

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What is an example of a complete sentence?

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'My sister likes reading.' This sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an example of a sentence fragment?

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'Which is fun.' This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.