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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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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 is not a complete sentence.

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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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' What is wrong with it?

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It is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') can be used.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'The dog barked loudly.'

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Complete sentence.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'Running fast.'

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Fragment.

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Identify the type of sentence: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'

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Run-on sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.