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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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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

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What punctuation can be used to connect two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can be used to connect two independent clauses.

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Identify the error in the sentence: 'I like art Sanika does too.'

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The error is that it is a run-on sentence; it should be corrected to 'I like art, and Sanika does too.'

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses that are similar or equal in structure.

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List the seven coordinating conjunctions.

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For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so.

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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 uses a comma to join two independent clauses without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence in writing?

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Look for sentences that contain multiple independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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Provide an example of a corrected run-on sentence using a semicolon.

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Original: 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.' Corrected: 'The sun is shining; it is a beautiful day.'