Fixing Run-On Sentences

Fixing Run-On Sentences

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English

11th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can run-on sentences be fixed?

Back

Run-on sentences can be fixed by using a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an independent clause?

Back

An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a dependent clause?

Back

A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

Back

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

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a conjunctive adverb?

Back

A conjunctive adverb is a word that connects two independent clauses and shows the relationship between them, such as 'however', 'therefore', 'moreover', and 'consequently'.

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