Run-On Sentences

Front

Fix this sentence: My father is tall my mother is short.

Back

My father is tall, and my mother is short.

Front

Fix this sentence: We worked hard in class we have no homework.

Back

We worked hard in class, and we have no homework.

Front

Fix this sentence: I play softball my sister plays volleyball.

Back

I play softball, but my sister plays volleyball.

Front

Mr. Hernandez went to the teacher lounge; he saw Mr. Teater and Mr. Tilak there.

Back

Correct: Mr. Hernandez went to the teacher lounge; he saw Mr. Teater and Mr. Tilak there.

Front

Amare was playing basketball, Aaron was playing video games.

Back

Amara was playing basketball, while Aaron was playing video games.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence:

Back

Elvira is talented at yodeling; it makes a great hobby.

Front

Amare played basketball; Aaron played video games.

Back

Amara played basketball, while Aaron played video games.

Front

Run-on sentence example:

Back

Elvira is talented at yodeling it makes a great hobby.