RUN-ON SENTENCES AND COMMA SPLICES

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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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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the error: 'The flowers are beautiful they brighten the room.'

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

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Identify the error: 'I love classical music, it makes me feel joyful.'

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This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or making it two separate sentences.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'Not all students learn to write essays in high school it is never too late to learn how.'

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This run-on sentence can be corrected by adding a period or a conjunction: 'Not all students learn to write essays in high school. It is never too late to learn how.'

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Example of a comma splice: 'Students may start by thinking of the topic they are interested in then they may generate ideas by brainstorming.'

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This comma splice can be corrected by adding a conjunction: 'Students may start by thinking of the topic they are interested in, and then they may generate ideas by brainstorming.'

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.