Run-on Sentences

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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 using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.

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Identify the correct way to fix this run-on: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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I love to read. I have many books.

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Choose the correct punctuation for this sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk it was raining.'

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I wanted to go for a walk; it was raining.

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

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be separated into two sentences or corrected with punctuation.