Correct Sentence, Run-On, or Comma Splice?

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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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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a correct complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause, properly connected.

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What is a correct compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before the coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) to separate independent clauses in a compound sentence.

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What is the purpose of using conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are used to connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to create more complex and varied sentence structures.

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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 a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb but does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone.

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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 lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join two independent clauses without a conjunction.