Fixing 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can run-on sentences be fixed?

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

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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 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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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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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 a comma splice be corrected?

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A comma splice can be corrected by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a conjunction, or making two separate sentences.

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

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A compound sentence correctly uses conjunctions or punctuation to connect independent clauses, while a run-on sentence does not.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.' (This can be corrected to 'I love to read; I go to the library every week.')