Run Ons

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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 appropriate 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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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

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Example of correcting a run-on: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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Corrected: 'I love to read. I have many books.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a period (.) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Identify the error: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'She likes ice cream. She eats it every day.'

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What is the effect of run-on sentences in writing?

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Run-on sentences can make writing confusing and difficult to read.

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Identify the run-on: 'He went to the store he forgot to buy milk.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'He went to the store, but he forgot to buy milk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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Example of a compound sentence: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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This is a compound sentence because it has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.