Practice with 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 proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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What are FANBOYS?

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FANBOYS is an acronym for the coordinating conjunctions: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So.

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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 conjunction, using a semicolon, or separating it into two sentences.

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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 because it expresses a complete thought.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses of equal importance.

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Example of a run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.' How can it be fixed?

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It can be fixed by adding a conjunction: 'I love to read, and I have many books.'

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to separate independent clauses.

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Is this a run-on sentence? 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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Yes, it is a run-on sentence.

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How can you identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are not properly connected by punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the effect of using a conjunction in a sentence?

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Using a conjunction helps to clarify the relationship between ideas and improves sentence flow.