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 identify a run-on sentence?

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Look for two independent clauses that are not properly connected by a conjunction or punctuation.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that contains a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought.

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

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A semicolon, a period, or a coordinating conjunction with a comma can be used to correct a run-on sentence.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects two independent clauses, such as 'and', 'but', 'or', 'nor', 'for', 'so', and 'yet'.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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How can you fix the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'?

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You can fix it by adding a conjunction: 'I love to read, and I have many books.' or by using a semicolon: 'I love to read; I have many books.'

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

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A run-on sentence incorrectly joins independent clauses, while a compound sentence correctly uses a conjunction or punctuation to connect them.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a specific type of run-on sentence where two independent clauses are joined by just a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you correct a comma splice?

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You can correct a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or separating the clauses into two sentences.