Identifying 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 if this is a run-on: 'Two cowboys came to town they were looking for gold.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify if this is a run-on: 'They heard about some gold in this town.'

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This is not a run-on sentence.

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Identify if this is a run-on: 'They were almost there they were a few miles from the gold mine.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify if this is a run-on: 'The cowboy wanted this pans back he wanted to look for gold.'

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This is a run-on sentence.

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Identify if this is a run-on: 'They couldn't get to the gold mine without the horses.'

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This is not a run-on sentence.

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

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

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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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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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding punctuation, such as a period or semicolon, or by using a conjunction.