Correcting Run-On Sentences

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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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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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 coordinating conjunction with a comma.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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Where does the comma go in a compound sentence?

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The comma comes before the coordinating conjunction.

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Identify the run-on sentence: '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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Identify the correct conjunction: 'I wanted to go for a walk, _______ it started to rain.'

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The correct conjunction is 'but'.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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You can use a semicolon or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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Is this sentence correct? 'The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.'

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No, this is a run-on sentence.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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The comma is used to separate the independent clauses before the coordinating conjunction.