Run-On Sentence Practice

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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 conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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

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A semicolon (;) or a comma (,) followed by a conjunction (and, but, so, etc.) can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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

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A sentence expresses a complete thought with proper punctuation, while a run-on sentence improperly connects multiple thoughts.

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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', 'so'.

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Choose the correct conjunction to fix this run-on: 'It was raining I stayed inside.'

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It was raining, so I stayed inside.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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

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The run-on is 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.' It should be corrected to 'She likes ice cream; she eats it every day.'