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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Identify a key characteristic of a run-on sentence.

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Run-on sentences often lack punctuation, making them difficult to read and understand.

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True or False: A run-on sentence can be fixed by adding a comma.

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False. A run-on sentence requires more than just a comma to be corrected.

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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 complete sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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

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How can run-on sentences be corrected?

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Run-on sentences can be corrected by using a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is a fragment?

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

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Identify a complete sentence.

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"The dog barked loudly." This sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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A semicolon or a period can be used to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence.

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

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A run-on sentence improperly connects independent clauses, while a complete sentence correctly expresses a full thought.