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 contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly connected.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using 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 dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence because it does not express a complete thought.

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Identify the number of complete sentences in this run-on: 'I love to read I also enjoy writing.'

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There are 2 complete sentences.

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True or False: All run-on sentences can be fixed by just adding a comma.

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False.

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

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You can use a period, semicolon, or conjunction.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream he likes cake.'

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

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What is the effect of a run-on sentence on writing?

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Run-on sentences can make writing confusing and difficult to understand.

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True or False: A run-on sentence must have at least three independent clauses.

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False; a run-on sentence can have two or more independent clauses.