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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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 to separate the independent clauses.

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Identify the run-on sentence: "I love to read I go to the library every week."

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The run-on sentence is: "I love to read I go to the library every week."

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What punctuation can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Example of a run-on sentence: "She likes ice cream he prefers cake."

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Corrected: "She likes ice cream; he prefers cake."

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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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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 correct way to fix: "I want to play outside it is raining."

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Corrected: "I want to play outside, but it is raining."

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Example of a correct sentence: "I enjoy painting; it relaxes me."

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This sentence is correct because it uses a semicolon to connect two related independent clauses.