Run-On Sentence Practice

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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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence is a sentence fragment that does not express a complete thought.

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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 period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of the sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a verb in a sentence?

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A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being.

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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 (and, but, or) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences (e.g., and, but, or).

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence.

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.