Run-on Sentences & Fragments

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and contains a subject and a verb.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon can be used to separate independent clauses.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought.

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How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

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A run-on sentence can be corrected by using a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.

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What must every sentence begin with?

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Every sentence must begin with a capital letter.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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What is the purpose of a comma in a sentence?

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A comma is used to indicate a pause between parts of a sentence or to separate items in a list.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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Example: I love to read I go to the library every week.

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How do you fix a run-on sentence using a comma?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction, e.g., 'I love to read, and I go to the library every week.'