Sentence structure - run on sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are not properly separated by a period, semicolon, or conjunction.

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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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What is the best way to correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, semicolon, or by using a conjunction.

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Why is it important to check for run-on sentences?

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Checking for run-on sentences helps improve clarity and readability in writing.

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What punctuation can be used to fix a comma splice?

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A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction can be used to fix a comma splice.

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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'.

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Give an example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love to read I go to the library every week." (This sentence contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.)

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a fragment?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a main clause.