Fixing Grammar Errors
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Objective
I can identify and correct common grammatical errors in my writing.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
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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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Practice
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What is a run-on sentence, and what are two ways to correct it?
Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I went to the store I bought milk'.
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“Write a grammatically correct sentence properly using a semicolon.”
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