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 complete sentences are connected improperly without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

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True or False: A run-on sentence can be corrected simply by inserting a comma.

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False. A run-on sentence requires more than just a comma to be corrected.

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What punctuation can be used to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

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A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can be used.

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Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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

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What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses in a sentence.

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Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a run-on sentence?

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Adding a colon to connect the two sentences is NOT a correct way to fix a run-on.

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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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Provide an example of a correctly punctuated compound sentence.

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We went to the park, and we had a picnic.

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What is the effect of using a comma splice?

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A comma splice incorrectly joins two independent clauses with just a comma, creating a run-on sentence.