Run-on Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses 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 conjunction, using a period to separate the clauses, or using a semicolon.

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Identify the correct way to join two sentences: 'I like ice cream' and 'My brother likes cake.'

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I like ice cream, and my brother likes cake.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (like 'and' or 'but').

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Which of the following is a run-on sentence? 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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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Fix this run-on sentence: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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She loves to dance she practices every day is a run-on sentence.