Run-On Sentences

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a complete sentence that can stand alone and expresses a complete thought.

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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 conjunction.

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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 correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence 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: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence. It can be corrected by adding a period or a conjunction: 'I love to read. I have many books.'

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Identify the error: 'She enjoys painting, she is very talented.'

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This is a comma splice. It can be corrected by using a semicolon or a conjunction: 'She enjoys painting; she is very talented.'

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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', and 'or'.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence using a coordinating conjunction.

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

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates the structure of sentences, including where one thought ends and another begins.