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 adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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True or False: All run-on sentences can be fixed by putting a period between the two sentences.

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False

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'My cat knocks things off of the counter it makes me wake up at night.'

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

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What is an example of a corrected run-on sentence?

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We have a cat. His name is Buckley.

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True or False: 'Each day the rabbits leave their burrows and head out to find food and water.' is a run-on sentence.

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False, this sentence is correct.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'Another name for a skunk is polecat, they sure can be stinky!'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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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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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.