Recognizing & Fixing Run-Ons

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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 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 period, a comma with a conjunction, or a semicolon.

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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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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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Where should the period go in the sentence: 'His parents were talking they lost track of time'?

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The period should go after 'talking'.

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Where should the period go in the sentence: 'He was running late he forgot his keys'?

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The period should go after 'late'.

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Where should the period go in the sentence: 'I wasn't sure on the answer I was embarrassed'?

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The period should go after 'answer'.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'She was tired but she couldn't sleep'?

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The comma should go after 'tired'.

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Where should the comma go in the sentence: 'He was hungry yet he didn't eat'?

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The comma should go after 'hungry'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.