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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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 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 complete sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence has at least one independent clause and expresses a complete thought.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I also enjoy writing.'

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This is a run-on sentence because it combines two independent clauses 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, a semicolon, or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Example of a fixed run-on sentence: 'I like pizza I like pasta.'

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Fixed: 'I like pizza, and I like pasta.'

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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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Is this a run-on sentence? 'She likes to swim, and he likes to run.'

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No, this is not a run-on sentence; it is correctly punctuated.

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

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A run-on sentence lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions, while a complete sentence has the necessary structure to express a full thought.