Fixing Run-On Sentences

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a run-on sentence?
Back
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you fix a run-on sentence?
Back
You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a coordinating conjunction?
Back
A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. The most common coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?
Back
You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a semicolon in a sentence?
Back
A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a run-on sentence?
Back
Example: "I love to read I have many books." This can be corrected to: "I love to read. I have many books."
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice?
Back
A run-on sentence has no punctuation between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.
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