Run On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is not a complete sentence.

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Example of a run-on sentence:

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The dog barked loudly it scared the cat.

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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 conjunction.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction (and, but, or, etc.) can be used.

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Identify the error: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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

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What is the purpose of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses to create complex sentences.

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Example of a complete sentence:

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The cat sat on the mat.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

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A complete sentence expresses a full thought, while a fragment does not.