Run-On Sentences

Front

Every sentence must begin with _____________.

Back

A capital letter

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CCSS.L.1.2A

CCSS.L.2.2A

CCSS.L.3.2A

CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A

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A run-on sentence...

Back

Occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

An independent clause...

Back

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

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CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

Front

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

Back

True

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

Fixing a run-on sentence can be done by:

Back

All of the above.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

Coordinating conjunctions for independent clauses:

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

Front

Run-on sentence example:

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

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

Back

Springfield has three lights; they are red.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

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

Back

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Front

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

Back

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

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CCSS.L.4.1F