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 conjunction.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a coordinating conjunction.

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What are coordinating conjunctions?

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Coordinating conjunctions are words that connect two independent clauses. The most common ones are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so (FANBOYS).

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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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What is the purpose of a comma in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a coordinating conjunction to separate two independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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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 do you identify a run-on sentence?

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You can identify a run-on sentence by looking for two or more independent clauses that are improperly connected.

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What is the effect of using run-on sentences in writing?

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Run-on sentences can make writing confusing and difficult to read, as they lack clear separation of ideas.

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Provide an example of a correct compound sentence.

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An example of a correct compound sentence is: 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction to correct a run-on sentence.