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What is the main issue with a run-on sentence?
What is the main issue with a run-on sentence?
- It contains too many words
- It uses complex punctuation
- It is missing a subject or a verb
- It lacks a complete thought (correct)
Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?
Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?
- The birds chirped loudly, the sun shone bright.
- The rain poured, I forgot my umbrella. (correct)
- The cat jumped on the table.
- The dog barked and the cat ran.
What makes a sentence fragment different from a run-on sentence?
What makes a sentence fragment different from a run-on sentence?
- It is always missing a verb
- It is missing either a subject or a verb (correct)
- It uses incorrect conjunctions
- It is too long and complex
Which type of run-on sentence involves joining two independent clauses without any punctuation?
Which type of run-on sentence involves joining two independent clauses without any punctuation?
What is the consequence of using a comma splice in a sentence?
What is the consequence of using a comma splice in a sentence?
In what way does a polysyndeton contribute to creating a run-on sentence?
In what way does a polysyndeton contribute to creating a run-on sentence?
Which of the following represents a sentence fragment that is missing a verb?
Which of the following represents a sentence fragment that is missing a verb?
What type of run-on sentence involves two independent clauses joined together without proper punctuation?
What type of run-on sentence involves two independent clauses joined together without proper punctuation?
How can a run-on sentence be fixed by separating the independent clauses into their own sentences?
How can a run-on sentence be fixed by separating the independent clauses into their own sentences?
Which coordinating conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence through a compound sentence?
Which coordinating conjunction can be used to fix a run-on sentence through a compound sentence?
What type of sentence includes one independent clause and one subordinate clause?
What type of sentence includes one independent clause and one subordinate clause?
How are semi-colons used to fix run-on sentences?
How are semi-colons used to fix run-on sentences?
What does a comma splice refer to in terms of run-on sentences?
What does a comma splice refer to in terms of run-on sentences?
'And', 'but', 'so', and 'or' are examples of what in the context of fixing run-on sentences?
'And', 'but', 'so', and 'or' are examples of what in the context of fixing run-on sentences?
"The children played in the sprinkler, the dog joined them" is an example of what type of run-on sentence?
"The children played in the sprinkler, the dog joined them" is an example of what type of run-on sentence?
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Run-on Sentences
- A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses (i.e., clauses that could stand alone as separate sentences) that are not properly connected with punctuation.
- A run-on sentence can be identified as a sentence that is too long and confusing, making it difficult to understand.
Types of Run-on Sentences
- A comma splice is a type of run-on sentence that involves joining two independent clauses with a comma without using a conjunction.
- A polysyndeton contributes to creating a run-on sentence by using multiple conjunctions to join clauses, making the sentence unclear and confusing.
- A fused sentence is a type of run-on sentence that involves joining two independent clauses without any punctuation.
Fixing Run-on Sentences
- One way to fix a run-on sentence is to separate the independent clauses into their own sentences.
- Coordinating conjunctions such as 'and', 'but', 'so', and 'or' can be used to fix a run-on sentence by joining the independent clauses through a compound sentence.
- Semi-colons can be used to fix run-on sentences by separating the independent clauses.
Sentence Fragments
- A sentence fragment is a group of words that lacks a subject, a verb, or both, and therefore cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.
- An example of a sentence fragment that is missing a verb is "The boy in the corner".
Clauses and Sentences
- A compound sentence is a sentence that includes two or more independent clauses joined together using a conjunction.
- A complex sentence is a sentence that includes one independent clause and one or more subordinate clauses.
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