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Run-on sentences, which include fused sentences and comma splices, are errors in sentence structure that occur when two or more independent clauses are improperly joined. To correct these, you can use methods such as inserting a period, a semicolon, a conjunction, or restructuring the sentence. Let's address each run-on sentence you provided:
Original: I was late to school; the teacher didn't notice me.
Correction Method: Semicolon is already correctly used, but let's provide an alternative:
Revised Sentence: I was late to school, but the teacher didn't notice me.Original: The magnitudes of earthquakes are measured by seismographs; they record movements in the earth's crust.
Correction Method: The semicolon is used correctly here, so another way can be:
Revised Sentence: The magnitudes of earthquakes are measured by seismographs because they record movements in the earth's crust.Original: I want to live in California; the weather is nice there.
Correction Method: Use a period or conjunction:
Revised Sentence: I want to live in California. The weather is nice there.
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Revised Sentence: I want to live in California because the weather is nice there.Original: They bought a large amount of food, but nothing was left.
Correction Method: This sentence already uses the conjunction 'but' correctly, so no changes are needed.Original: My dad ate all the ice cream, so I can't have any for dessert.
Correction Method: This sentence is properly connected with 'so', which is a coordinating conjunction, so it is correct as is.Original: Almaz and her friend went on a picnic yesterday; they had a wonderful time until it began to rain.
Correction Method: The semicolon is correct, but here's an alternative way using a conjunction:
Revised Sentence: Almaz and her friend went on a picnic yesterday, and they had a wonderful time until it began to rain.
In each provided example, implementing these methods ensures each sentence structure conveys clear and complete ideas.
