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

Fix this sentence: I hope we will have no homework I can play outside.

Back

I hope we will have no homework, so I can play outside.

Front

Fix this sentence: Bob has a brother he does not have a sister.

Back

Bob has a brother, but he does not have a sister.

Front

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

Back

Correct.

Front

The Warriors won against the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers lost the championship.

Back

The Warriors won against the Cavaliers; the Cavaliers lost the championship.

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

Corintha is a fast runner I don't know where she gets her speed.

Front

Identify the run-on sentence:

Back

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