Run On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding 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.

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What is a conjunction?

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

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Identify the error: 'I like to read I also like to write.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'I like to read, and I also like to write.'

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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 conjunction.

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Example of a correct sentence: 'I went to the park. I saw my friend.'

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This is correct because it uses a period to separate two independent clauses.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love pizza I could eat it every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'I love pizza; I could eat it every day.'

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions help to connect ideas and make sentences clearer and more fluid.

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Identify the error: 'She likes to swim she goes to the pool every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'She likes to swim, and she goes to the pool every day.'