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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Identify the error: 'I work hard during my English class I have no homework.'

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

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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Is the following a run-on sentence? 'You need a license to look for gold they didn't have one.'

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Yes, this is a run-on sentence.

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

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A period, semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Two cowboys came to town they were looking for gold.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it improperly connects two 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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Provide an example of a correct sentence that is not a run-on.

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'I enjoy reading books, and I also like to write stories.' This sentence correctly uses a conjunction.

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

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A run-on sentence has two independent clauses without any punctuation, while a comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma.

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Is the following sentence a run-on? 'I am so tired I can't wait for the holiday break!'

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Yes, this is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses without proper punctuation.