Types of Run-On Sentences

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

We tried to catch the mouse, it got away.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "but."

We tried to catch the mouse, but it got away.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

The student was shy and did not make friends quickly.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

The joke was funny everyone laughed at it.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "and" or "so."

The joke was funny, so everyone laughed at it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

You should bring an umbrella because it is raining outside.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

My parents like to exercise, they go hiking with me a lot.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "so."

My parents like to exercise, so they go hiking with me a lot.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

I have a game, and my family plays it with me, and it is fun.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it has too many independent clauses and should be separated into more than one sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

There is a rainbow over the field it is beautiful to see.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "and."

There is a rainbow over the field and it is beautiful to see.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

My friend called, but it is late, but we talk on the phone.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it has too many independent clauses and should be separated into more than one sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

Do you know where I can find a taxi in this neighborhood?

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Read each sentence. If it is a run-on sentence, select the reason why it is a run-on sentence. If the sentence is not a run-on, choose "correct as is."

I did not like the sushi, I did not eat it.

• missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

• has too many independent clauses

• correct as is

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "so."

I did not like the sushi, so I did not eat it.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

CCSS.L.4.2C