Run-On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a semicolon, a period, or a conjunction.

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What punctuation is used to separate independent clauses in a run-on sentence?

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A semicolon (;) is used to separate independent clauses.

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What must every sentence begin with?

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Every sentence must begin with a capital letter.

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Identify the run-on sentence: "Rita left school early she went to a doctor's appointment."

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This is a run-on sentence because it contains two independent clauses that are not properly joined.

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How can you correct the run-on sentence: "Happiness is the key to success if you love what you are doing you will be successful."

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You can correct it by adding a semicolon: "Happiness is the key to success; if you love what you are doing, you will be successful."

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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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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and usually begins with a subordinating conjunction.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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"I love to read I go to the library every week." This is a run-on sentence.

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How can you fix the run-on sentence: "Springfield has three lights they are red."

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You can fix it by using a semicolon: "Springfield has three lights; they are red."