What is a run-on sentence?
Practice with Run-on Sentences

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are FANBOYS?
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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a coordinating conjunction?
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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' How can it be fixed?
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It can be fixed by adding a conjunction: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?
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A semicolon (;) can be used to separate independent clauses.
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