Run-On Sentence Test Prep

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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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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What punctuation is needed after an introductory phrase?

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A comma is typically needed after an introductory phrase to separate it from the main clause.

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma indicates a pause within a sentence.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses or sentences, such as 'and,' 'but,' and 'or'.