Run-ons and Comma Splices Review

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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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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 you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the clauses, using a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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

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

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Identify the error: 'She likes ice cream, he prefers cake.'

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This is a comma splice because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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What is the correct way to fix: 'I went to the store I forgot my wallet.'

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You can fix it by saying: 'I went to the store, but I forgot my wallet.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.