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 has a subject and a verb.

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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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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.' or 'I love to read. I go to the library every week.'

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The correct sentence is 'I love to read. I go to the library every week.'

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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: 'She likes ice cream, he prefers cake.' or 'She likes ice cream; he prefers cake.'

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The correct sentence is 'She likes ice cream; he prefers cake.'

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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 or a semicolon.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk it was raining.' or 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'

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The correct sentence is 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it was raining.'