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 contains two or more independent clauses that are not properly joined or separated.

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Identify a run-on sentence: "I went to the store and got milk and then got bread."

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This sentence is correct; it is not a run-on.

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Identify a run-on sentence: "My cat knocks things off of the counter it makes me wake up at night."

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

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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.

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True or False: All run-on sentences should be fixed by putting a period in between the two sentences.

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False. Some run-on sentences may require a conjunction or a semicolon instead.

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

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

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Example of a corrected run-on sentence: "We have a cat his name is Buckley."

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Corrected: "We have a cat. His name is Buckley."

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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; it has 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 'or'.

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Identify the correct sentence: "The bird sang a pretty song as the sun was rising in the morning."

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This sentence is correct; it is not a run-on.