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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' What is the correction?

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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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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', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Example of a comma splice: 'She enjoys painting, she is very talented.' What is the correction?

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Corrected: 'She enjoys painting; she is very talented.' or 'She enjoys painting, and she is very talented.'

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice?

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A run-on sentence has independent clauses joined without punctuation, while a comma splice has independent clauses joined by a comma without a conjunction.