Revising Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is any sentence that has two or more ideas (independent clauses) without any punctuation or joining word connecting them.

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Identify the run-on sentence: I like learning English it makes me tired. / I like learning English, but it makes me tired. / I like learning English, even though it makes me tired. / I like learning English; it makes me tired.

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I like learning English it makes me tired.

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What change should be made in the sentence: Jenny and Haley walked there dogs together for two hours?

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Change 'there' to 'their'.

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What change should be made in the sentence: Tara had to much cake last night?

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Change 'to' to 'too'.

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How could you combine these sentences: Tara had too much cake last night. She is sick to her stomach this morning?

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Tara had too much cake last night, so she is sick to her stomach this morning.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps to clarify meaning and separate ideas in a 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 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 cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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What is the effect of using a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create complex sentences.

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What is the difference between 'too' and 'to'?

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'Too' means 'also' or 'excessively', while 'to' is a preposition used to indicate direction or purpose.