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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Identify a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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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 a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.' or 'The dog barked loudly the cat ran away.'

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The correct sentence is 'The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.'

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

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A period, a semicolon, or a comma with a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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Example of a correct sentence: 'I went to the store. I bought some milk.'

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This is correct because it uses two complete sentences.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'She loves to dance she practices every day.'

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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 the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

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A conjunction connects words or groups of words to create more complex sentences.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'He studied hard, so he passed the test.' or 'He studied hard he passed the test.'

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The correct sentence is 'He studied hard, so he passed the test.'