Correcting 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 using a coordinating conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') or by separating the clauses with a period or semicolon.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect words, phrases, or clauses. The most common ones are: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so (FANBOYS).

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What is the purpose of quotation marks?

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Quotation marks are used to indicate the exact words spoken or written by someone.

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When should you use apostrophes?

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Apostrophes are used to show possession (e.g., 'Kelly's book') or to form contractions (e.g., 'don't' for 'do not').

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences, for proper nouns, and in titles.

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization, and it is always capitalized (e.g., 'Sarah', 'Paris').

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What is the difference between a period and a comma?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence, while a comma is used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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What is the function of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.