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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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 to separate the independent clauses.

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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 conjunction?

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

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I like ice cream, I eat it every day.' or 'I like ice cream; I eat it every day.'

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'I like ice cream; I eat it every day.' is correct because it uses a semicolon to connect two independent clauses.

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What punctuation can be used to separate two independent clauses?

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You can use a period, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'She loves to read she goes to the library often.' or 'She loves to read; she goes to the library often.'

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'She loves to read; she goes to the library often.' is correct because it uses a semicolon.

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What is the purpose of a period in a sentence?

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A period indicates the end of a sentence and separates complete thoughts.

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Identify the correct sentence: 'I want to play outside, it is raining.' or 'I want to play outside, but it is raining.'

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'I want to play outside, but it is raining.' is correct because it uses a conjunction to connect the clauses.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.