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 conjunction.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'I love to read. I have many books.'

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

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A period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'She enjoys painting she also likes drawing.'

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'She enjoys painting, and she also likes drawing.'

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What is the difference between a comma and a period?

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A comma indicates a pause within a sentence, while a period indicates the end of a sentence.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.'

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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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Correct the following run-on sentence: 'I went to the store I forgot to buy milk.'

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'I went to the store, but I forgot to buy milk.'

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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Identify the error: 'He likes to swim he doesn't like to run.'

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This is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'He likes to swim, but he doesn't like to run.'