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 'so'.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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The run-on sentence is: 'I love to read I have many books.' It can be fixed by adding a conjunction: '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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Fix this run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he prefers cake.'

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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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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Which of the following is a run-on sentence? 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.' is a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of using a comma before a conjunction?

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A comma is used before a conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Fix this sentence: 'I want to go to the park I have to finish my homework.'

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I want to go to the park, but I have to finish my homework.