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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Identify the run-on sentence: '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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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence; it has a subject and a verb.

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction to correct a run-on sentence.

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True or False: All run-on sentences must be fixed by putting a period between the two sentences.

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False. Run-on sentences can also be fixed using semicolons or conjunctions.

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Example of a corrected run-on sentence: 'I like pizza I eat it every Friday.'

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Corrected: 'I like pizza; I eat it every Friday.'

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has proper punctuation and expresses a complete thought, while a run-on sentence does not.

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How many independent clauses are in the run-on sentence: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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There are 2 independent clauses in this run-on sentence.

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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'.