Run On Sentences

Run On Sentences

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English

5th - 9th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a run-on sentence?

Back

A run-on sentence occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is a correct way to fix a run-on sentence?

Back

You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period to separate the sentences, using a semicolon, or adding a coordinating conjunction.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False: A run-on sentence can be corrected simply by inserting a comma.

Back

False. A run-on sentence requires more than just a comma to be corrected.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation can be used to connect two independent clauses in a compound sentence?

Back

A semicolon or a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so) can be used.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify the error in the following sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

Back

This is a run-on sentence because it connects two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the purpose of a coordinating conjunction?

Back

A coordinating conjunction connects words, phrases, or independent clauses in a sentence.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to fix a run-on sentence?

Back

Adding a colon to connect the two sentences is NOT a correct way to fix a run-on.

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