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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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence is a group of words that expresses a complete thought and includes a subject and a verb.

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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 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 correct sentence: 'I like ice cream I eat it every day.'

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The correct sentence is: 'I like ice cream, and I eat it every day.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to separate two 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 expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the error: 'She loves to read she goes to the library often.'

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The error is that it is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected to: 'She loves to read, and she goes to the library often.'

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What is the purpose of using commas in sentences?

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Commas are used to separate items in a list, to set off introductory elements, and to separate independent clauses when used with conjunctions.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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An example of a run-on sentence is: 'I went to the store I bought milk.'