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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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 words, phrases, or clauses. Examples include 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'She likes pizza he likes pasta.'

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She likes pizza, and he likes pasta.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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

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Identify the correct way to write: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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The sun is shining. It is a beautiful day.

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What is the purpose of using punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning and indicates pauses or stops in writing.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is a sentence that contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction.