Run-On Sentences

Run-On Sentences

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English

6th Grade

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 independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Identify a run-on sentence: Jackson amused the class he put breath mints up his nose. or Jackson amused the class when he put breath mints up his nose.

Back

Jackson amused the class he put breath mints up his nose.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How can you correct a run-on sentence?

Back

You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, semicolon, or conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

Back

A semicolon.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence: Ella compares herself to a cat she is graceful and sleepy. Options: A) Ella compares herself to a cat; she moves gracefully and enjoys sleeping, too. B) Ella compares herself to a cat; and she enjoys sleeping and moves gracefully, too.

Back

B) Ella compares herself to a cat; and she enjoys sleeping and moves gracefully, too.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Example of a run-on sentence: It was so cold outside that my ears froze they didn't warm up until I came indoors. How can it be corrected?

Back

It was so cold outside that my ears froze; they didn't warm up until I came indoors.

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