Run-On Sentences Flashcard

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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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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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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 punctuation is used to separate two independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) can be used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses, helping to form complex and compound sentences.

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Identify the correct punctuation: 'I could eat Halloween candy all year ___ my mom won't let me.'

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The correct punctuation is a comma: 'I could eat Halloween candy all year, but my mom won't let me.'

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

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A run-on sentence lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions, while a correct sentence uses appropriate punctuation to separate ideas.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

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Example: 'I love to read I don't have time.' (This should be corrected to: 'I love to read, but I don't have time.')

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What punctuation can be used before a conjunction in a compound sentence?

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A comma is used before a conjunction (like 'and', 'but', or 'or') in a compound sentence.