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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Identify the error: 'The cowboy wanted this pans back he wanted to look for gold.'

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

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Is this a run-on sentence? 'They threw away their pots and pans to lighten their load.'

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No, this is a correct sentence.

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Identify the error: 'That was easy to fix they walked up the trail.'

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

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What punctuation can fix a run-on sentence?

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A period, semicolon, or a conjunction can fix a run-on sentence.

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Is this a run-on sentence? 'You need a license to look for gold they didn't have one.'

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Yes, this is a run-on sentence.

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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 has a subject and a verb.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by splitting it into two sentences, adding a conjunction, or using a semicolon.

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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 independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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What is a conjunction?

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