What is a run-on sentence, and what are two ways to correct it?

A run-on sentence is two independent clauses joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. It can be corrected by adding a semicolon between the clauses or by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction.

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I went to the store I bought milk'.

The sentence is a run-on sentence because it joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or a conjunction.

Which of the following sentences is a comma splice?

She is intelligent, she is also very kind.

Correct the following comma splice: 'The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away'.

The dog barked loudly; the cat ran away. OR The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

Explain the difference between a run-on sentence and a comma splice.

A run-on sentence joins independent clauses without any punctuation or conjunctions, while a comma splice attempts to join them with only a comma, which is insufficient.

Fixing Grammar Errors Lesson Plan for Grade 11th Grade

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I can identify and correct common grammatical errors in my writing.

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A run-on sentence occurs when two independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or a coordinating conjunction.
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A comma splice is the incorrect joining of two independent clauses using only a comma.
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Run-on sentences and comma splices can be corrected by adding a semicolon or a comma and a conjunction between the independent clauses.

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