Run-On Sentences Flashcard

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Run-on sentence example:

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I went to the store and bought some groceries I also picked up a new book to read.

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Run-on sentence definition:

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Contains 2+ independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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I went to the store I bought some groceries.

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Correcting a run-on sentence:

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Use punctuation or separate into shorter sentences.

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Fixing a run-on sentence can be done using a period, a comma with a conjunction, a semicolon, or a subordinating conjunction.

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There are several ways to fix a run-on sentence, including using a period, a comma and a coordinating conjunction, a semicolon, or a subordinating conjunction.

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Punctuation to join two independent clauses?

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; (semicolon)

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Identify the sentence that is NOT a run-on:

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I went to the store and bought some groceries.

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Purpose of conjunctions in a sentence?

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Connect words, phrases, or clauses.

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Run-on sentence example:

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I went to the store and bought some groceries I also picked up a new book to read.

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Fix the run-on: 'I like to read books I also like to watch movies.'

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I like to read books. I also like to watch movies.