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 conjunction.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the following: 'The cat sat on the mat and it was very comfortable.'

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Not a run-on sentence.

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Identify the following: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Run-on sentence.

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

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can be used to correct 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 contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought.

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Example of a sentence fragment: 'Because I was tired.'

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This is a fragment because it does not express a complete thought.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating it into two sentences or by using a conjunction.

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

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A run-on sentence has no punctuation between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join them.