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 appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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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, 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, containing a subject and a verb.

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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', 'so', and 'for'.

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

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

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

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It can be corrected to: 'I love to read; I have many books.'

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

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A run-on sentence has no punctuation between independent clauses, while a comma splice incorrectly uses a comma to join them without a conjunction.

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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 a semicolon used for?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses.

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'She enjoys painting she also likes drawing.'

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Corrected: 'She enjoys painting; she also likes drawing.'