Run-On Sentence Practice

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses 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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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 has a subject and a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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What is an incomplete sentence?

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An incomplete sentence lacks a subject, a verb, or does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the subject in the sentence: 'The cat chased the mouse.'

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The subject is 'The cat.'

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Identify the verb in the sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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The verb is 'barked.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate two independent clauses.

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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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Fix the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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I love to read. I go to the library every week.