Run-On Sentences

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Every sentence must begin with _____________.

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A capital letter

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A run-on sentence...

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Occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly.

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An independent clause...

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Expresses a complete idea and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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Using a semi-colon requires 2 independent clauses on either side.

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True

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Fixing a run-on sentence can be done by:

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All of the above.

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Coordinating conjunctions for independent clauses:

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and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet

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Run-on sentence example:

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Rita left school early she went to a doctor's appointment.

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Fix the run-on: Springfield has three lights they are red.

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Springfield has three lights; they are red.

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Fix the run-on: "Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids."

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Egypt is one of the most ancient countries. It's famous for its pyramids.

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Fix the run-on: "Cairo is the capital of Egypt it is also the largest city in Africa, and the Middle East."

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Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is also the largest city in Africa, and the Middle East.