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 conjunctions.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'

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

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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, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the 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 expresses a complete thought.

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

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A period, semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he likes cake.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'She likes ice cream. He likes cake.'

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Although it was raining we went for a walk.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it lacks a comma before 'we'.

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What is the purpose of a conjunction?

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A conjunction is used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.

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Example of a correct sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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This sentence is correct because it uses a conjunction and proper punctuation.