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

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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.

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Identify the correct sentence: "She likes ice cream she eats it every day." or "She likes ice cream; she eats it every day."

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The second sentence is correct because it uses a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses.

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction.

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Is this a run-on sentence? "The sun is shining it is a beautiful day."

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Yes, this is a run-on sentence.

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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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Identify the run-on sentence: "I went to the store I bought some milk."

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This is a run-on sentence.

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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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Is this sentence correct? "They went to the park and they played soccer."

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Yes, this sentence is correct because it uses a conjunction.