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 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 expresses a complete thought.

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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 correct sentence: 'I like ice cream I eat it every day.' or 'I like ice cream, and I eat it every day.'

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The correct sentence is 'I like ice cream, and I eat it every day.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to separate two independent clauses.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'She loves to read she goes to the library often.' or 'She loves to read; she goes to the library often.'

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The correct sentence is 'She loves to read; she goes to the library often.'

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence and shows that the thought is complete.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I want to play outside it is raining.' or 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'

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The correct sentence is 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.