Grade 8 English Flashcard: Conjunctions and Run-on Sentences

Front

Join: I like to play soccer. I also enjoy swimming.

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and

Front

In 'I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework,' the conjunction is:

Back

but

Front

Combine: She loves to dance. She enjoys singing.

Back

She loves to dance and she also enjoys singing.

Front

Fix the run-on: I went to the store I bought some milk and bread.

Back

I went to the store; I bought some milk and bread.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence: A) I love to read books I can spend hours in the library. B) The cat sat on the mat, it looked very comfortable. C) We went to the beach, we had a great time.

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C

Front

Correct the run-on: I like to play basketball I am not very good at it.

Back

I like to play basketball, but I am not very good at it.

Front

Fix the run-on: The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day.

Back

The sun is shining, and it's a beautiful day.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence: A) I enjoy playing the piano, I also like to sing. B) She went to the store, she bought some fruits and vegetables. C) We went for a walk, we saw a beautiful sunset. D) The dog barked loudly, the cat ran away quickly.

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A) I enjoy playing the piano, I also like to sing.

Front

Correct the run-on: I wanted to go to the party I had too much homework.

Back

I wanted to go to the party, but I had too much homework.