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 the error: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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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.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it has 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 because it has a subject and a verb.

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Identify the error: 'He went to the store he forgot his wallet.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (and, but, or, etc.) can be used.

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Example of a correct sentence: 'I wanted to play outside, but it started to rain.'

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This sentence is correct because it uses a conjunction to connect two 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 error: 'The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.