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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Identify the run-on sentence: "I love to read I go to the library every week."

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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.

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Identify the correct punctuation for this sentence: "I like ice cream I eat it every day."

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You can fix it by writing: "I like ice cream; I eat it every day."

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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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Identify the run-on sentence: "She loves to dance she practices every day."

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This is a run-on sentence.

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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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Identify the run-on sentence: "The sun is shining it is a beautiful day."

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This is a run-on sentence.

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

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A run-on sentence lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions, while a correct sentence uses them appropriately.

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Identify the correct way to write this sentence: "I went to the park I saw my friend."

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You can write: "I went to the park, and I saw my friend."