Correcting 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 conjunctions.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses. Common coordinating conjunctions include 'for', 'and', 'nor', 'but', 'or', 'yet', and 'so' (FANBOYS).

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How can you fix a run-on sentence using a coordinating conjunction?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a coordinating conjunction between the independent clauses, along with a comma before the conjunction.

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What is a semicolon?

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A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence using a semicolon?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by replacing the comma with a semicolon between the independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a run-on sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a run-on sentence improperly connects two or more independent clauses.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is the purpose of using a period in sentence correction?

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Using a period separates two independent clauses into two complete sentences, eliminating the run-on.

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What is an example of a run-on sentence?

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"I love to read I go to the library every week." This sentence can be corrected by adding a conjunction or separating it into two sentences.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for sentences that contain two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.