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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Identify the following sentence: 'It was hot outside I was about to pass out.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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True or False: A run-on sentence can be corrected simply by inserting a comma.

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False. A run-on sentence often requires a conjunction or a period to separate the clauses.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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Identify the following sentence: 'Because Leonard was the only person outside walking at night.'

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This is a fragment.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the following sentence: 'I love playing soccer.'

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This is a complete sentence.

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

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation, while a fragment is an incomplete sentence that lacks a subject or verb.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a 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 because it has a subject and a verb.