Run ons vs. 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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Identify the correct way to fix a run-on sentence.

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or 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 can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a verb.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Example of a run-on sentence.

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I love to read I go to the library every week.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are improperly connected without punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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Example of a correct compound sentence.

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I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.