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Run-on Sentences

Run-on Sentences

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English

6th - 8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

CCSS
L.4.1F, L.1.1G, L.3.1H

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Standards-aligned

Created by

Katie Tews

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8 Slides • 8 Questions

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that is too short.

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A sentence that contains two or more sentences incorrectly joined together.

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A sentence with correct punctuation.

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A sentence that only has one idea.

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Open Ended

Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences when writing?

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Multiple Choice

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

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Add a comma without changing anything else.

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Separate into two sentences and capitalize the first letter of the new sentence.

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Use a semicolon between the clauses.

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Leave the sentence as it is.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences is a run-on sentence?

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The dog barked loudly, and the cat ran away.

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She likes to read books she goes to the library often.

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I went to the store, but it was closed.

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He finished his homework before dinner.

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Multiple Choice

What is the role of FANBOYS in correcting run-on sentences?

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They are used to separate sentences with a period.

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They are coordinating conjunctions used with commas.

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They are used to start a new paragraph.

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They are used to replace nouns in a sentence.

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Open Ended

Explain why the sentence

'Most owls hunt at night, they have excellent night vision.'

This is considered a run-on sentence and describe two ways to correct it.

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