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 complete sentences are connected improperly without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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True or False: A run-on sentence can be corrected simply by inserting a comma.

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False

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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 cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the complete thoughts.

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Identify the error: "I love to read I go to the library every week."

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This is a run-on sentence because it connects two complete sentences without proper punctuation.

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

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You can use a period, semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction (like 'and' or 'but') with a comma.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?

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Using a comma alone to separate the sentences.

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Example of a run-on sentence: "It was raining I stayed indoors." What is the correction?

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It was raining, so I stayed indoors.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence expresses a complete thought and has proper punctuation, while a run-on sentence improperly connects two or more complete thoughts.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.