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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Give an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: I love to read I go to the library every week.

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How do you correct the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I go to the library every week.'?

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Correction: I love to read, and I go to the library every week.

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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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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions help to connect ideas and make sentences clearer and more fluid.

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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.

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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 because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.