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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Which of the following is an example of a compound sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?
Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?
What is the primary difference between a compound sentence and a run-on sentence?
What is the primary difference between a compound sentence and a run-on sentence?
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In the sentence 'The dog barked, but the cat hissed,' what is the function of the word 'but'?
In the sentence 'The dog barked, but the cat hissed,' what is the function of the word 'but'?
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Study Notes
Compound Sentences
- A compound sentence is formed by joining two or more independent clauses.
- Independent clauses can stand alone as complete sentences.
- They are joined by coordinating conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet).
- Example: The dog barked, and the cat ran. (Two independent clauses joined by "and")
Run-On Sentences
- A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
- It occurs when clauses are connected but not connected correctly.
- This results in a grammatically incorrect and difficult-to-read sentence.
- Poor grammar marks make it hard to follow and understand.
- Errors are common in writing.
- Incorrect use of punctuation creates the run-on sentence.
- Example: The dog barked the cat ran. (Missing conjunction or punctuation)
Key Differences Between Compound and Run-On Sentences
- Compound sentences are grammatically correct; run-on sentences are not.
- Compound sentences contain correctly punctuated independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a punctuation mark.
- Run-on sentences have independent clauses incorrectly connected.
- Compound sentences are easier to understand due to the proper grammatical structure.
- Clarity and structure are present in compound sentences.
Correcting Run-on Sentences
- One way to correct a run-on sentence is to divide it into two separate sentences.
- Another way is to insert a coordinating conjunction (and, but, or, nor, for, so, yet) between the independent clauses.
- Use a semicolon to separate independent clauses.
- Add a comma and a coordinating conjunction.
- Use a conjunction and a comma to separate related clauses.
- Proper punctuation and correct word use create well-formed sentences.
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Description
Explore the differences between compound sentences and run-on sentences in this quiz. Learn how to identify and correctly structure these types of sentences, ensuring proper grammar and clarity in your writing. Test your understanding with examples and rules for using independent clauses effectively.
