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 conjunction, using a semicolon, or breaking it into separate sentences.

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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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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Corrected: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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Run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.' Corrected: 'She likes ice cream, but he prefers cake.'

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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, containing a subject and a verb.

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Example of fixing a run-on sentence: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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Corrected: 'The sun is shining, and it is a beautiful day.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when used with conjunctions.

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Identify the correct way to fix: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'

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Corrected: 'I went to the store, and I bought milk.'