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 appropriate 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 using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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

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You can use a period (.), a semicolon (;), or a comma (,) with a conjunction (and, but, or) to correct a run-on sentence.

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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; it has a subject and a verb.

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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; it does not express a complete thought.

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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, and I have many books.'

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What is the role of conjunctions in avoiding run-on sentences?

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Conjunctions connect independent clauses and help avoid run-on sentences by providing a clear relationship between the ideas.

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Identify the error: 'She enjoys painting she does it every weekend.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'She enjoys painting. She does it every weekend.'

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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.

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How can semicolons be used to fix run-on sentences?

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Semicolons can be used to connect closely related independent clauses without a conjunction, e.g., 'I like coffee; my friend prefers tea.'