Types of Run-On Sentences
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
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
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