Morning Work: Correcting Run-on Sentences

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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 comma and a conjunction, or by separating it into two sentences.

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What is a subject in a sentence?

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The subject is the part of a sentence that tells who or what the sentence is about.

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What is a predicate in a sentence?

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The predicate is the part of a sentence that tells what the subject does or is.

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What punctuation is used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') in a compound sentence.

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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 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 an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.' This can be fixed by saying, 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought, while a run-on sentence improperly combines multiple thoughts.

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What does it mean to correct a sentence?

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To correct a sentence means to fix grammatical errors, punctuation mistakes, or run-on structures to improve clarity.