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In respect to standard written English, run-on sentences are defined as compound sentences lacking proper punctuation. A compound sentence may consist of two or more independent clauses; however, these independent clauses must be connected with the punctuation marks appropriate for the construction in question. While each writer of a compound sentence may choose the punctuation marks deemed most appropriate, the absence of punctuation marks will in all cases render the sentence as a "run-on".
The meaning of a semicolon is to separate TWO complete thoughts..... " . . . a punctuation mark used to separate two parts of a compound sentence when they are not connected by a conjunction."
No, a semicolon is not necessary in a compound sentence if a coordinating conjunction is not used. You can use a comma to separate the independent clauses in a compound sentence instead.
No, a comma is not a conjunction. A comma is a punctuation mark used to separate elements in a sentence, whereas a conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses.
complex sentence: 1 sentence + FANBOY (conjunction) + fragment compound sentence: 1 sentence , comma + FANBOY (conjunction) + 1 sentence
A compound sentence is made up of two sentences that are connected with a conjunction. For example, a compound sentence would be:The scared cat was being chased by a dog, and then the dog got distracted by a group of squirrels.the "AND" would be the conjunction in this sentence. Every compound sentence must have a comma before the conjunction and compound sentences must be 2 COMPLETE SENTENCES that are joined together
And, but, or, nor, and however are some examples of conjunctions that can be used in a compound sentence.
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A comma is a punctuation mark that separates phrases in a sentence. It looks like ,
A compound sentence contains two or more independent clauses connected by a conjunction.
A comma or a semicolon