Run-On Sentences

WRITING – RUN-ON SENTENCES​

• A run-on sentences is when two simple sentences are put together without the correct punctuation.​

  • Adam is a sweet boy he really loves animals.​

  • Adam is a sweet boy, he really loves animals.​

• The easiest way to correct a run-on sentence is to make it two simple sentences.​

  • Adam is a sweet boy. He really loves animals.​​

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• I want to own a company someday I hope to be a good boss.

• Now I sell clothes at the mall. I like talking to customers.

• I am a good salesperson.

• My customers are always happy with the clothes they buy.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• I have a twin sister. Her name is Jody.

• Jody and I are the same height, we both have blonde hair and green eyes.

• We like the same things. For example, we both love dogs.

• We call each other everyday and talk on the phone.

Multiple Choice

Which of these is a run-on sentence?

• Mrs. Smith works in an office.

• She wears a blouse, pants, and black shoes to work in the morning.

• After work, she changes into a tracksuit and sneakers so she can go to the gym.

• Fitness is important to her, she runs every day.

There's more than one way to fix a run-on...

WRITING – COMPOUND SENTENCES​

• Compound sentences put two simple sentences together using conjunctions.​

  • She needs a new jacket, but she wants a new watch.​

• Conjunctions are linking words like and, or, but, so​

  • And shows added information.​

    • Rob and Sara go to the library, and they study for three hours.​

  • But shows something different or a contrast.​

    • I work on Saturday, but I don't work on Sunday.​

  • So shows the result​

    • Kim misses her family, so she calls them every weekend.​

  • Or shows two different choices.​

    • I can save my money, or I can buy a new dress.​​

​For now, focus on AND and BUT.

Multiple Select

Choose the compound sentences.

• My cousins come to visit and we eat a lot of food.

• We like to spend Sundays together.

• My cousins have different interests, but we all get along.

• I cook dinner and they bring dessert.

Multiple Select

Choose the compound sentences.

• You can pay with cash or a credit card.

• This thrift store has a lot of cheap clothes, but they are good quality.

• I'm buying a t-shirt, two skirts, and blue jeans.

• I have this shirt in three colors and I wear it all the time.

Multiple Select

Choose the compound sentences.

• Kofi needs a large and his sister needs a small.

• Please keep the receipt to make a return.

• The sweater costs $9.99. It is on sale.

• My favorite color is blue, but all of my clothes are black.