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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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 sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' What is wrong with it?

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

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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 coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).

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Is this a run-on sentence? 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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Yes, it is a run-on sentence because it has two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I went to the park I saw my friend.'

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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 the difference between a run-on sentence and a sentence fragment?

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A run-on sentence has two or more independent clauses improperly joined, while a sentence fragment is an incomplete thought.