Sentence structure - run on sentences

Which of these sentences is a run-on sentence?

• Maryport has received a grant from the government. The money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government the money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government and the money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government. I think the money will be great for the town.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Why is "Maryport has received a grant from the government the money will be great for the town." an example of a run-on sentence?

Select all the correct options.

• There is no comma in the sentence.

• The phrase contains two independent clauses which have not been separated.

• The sentence is too long.

• There is no subordinate clause.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of these sentences have been written correctly?

Select all that are correct.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government. The money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government the money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government and the money will be great for the town.

• Maryport has received a grant from the government, the money will be great for the town.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Comma splices are a common grammatical error. What do we mean by a comma splice?

• Placing a comma after a noun.

• Using a comma to join two main clauses.

• Using a comma instead of an apostrophe.

• Forgetting to use commas in our writing.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Select all of the examples of comma splices from the list below.

• I think the Maryport grant should be spent on improving transport in the town, they should build a cycle lane.

• Before they do anything else, I think the Maryport grant should be spent on improving transport in the town.

• I think the Maryport grant should be spent on improving transport, in the town.

• I think the Maryport grant should be spent on improving transport in the town, it's always difficult to park.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How can we correct a comma splice?

Select all the ways that you can do this.

• Removing the comma.

• Using a connective like 'but' or 'and' to join two independent clauses instead of a comma.

• Only writing simple sentences in our work.

• Placing a full stop between two independent clauses instead of a comma.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Is this sentence an example of a comma splice?

It would be better if the high street was freshened up, they could repaint all the buildings.

• No

• Yes

Select all of the sentences that need to be corrected.

• Maryport is a fantastic place to live. There is a great sense of community in the town.

• There is a great sense of community in the town I think there should be more money spent on public spaces.

• Public spaces are important because they provide places for people to meet, have fun and share ideas.

• Most people in Maryport are kind and friendly, there should be more police though.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the best way to check your work for run-on sentences and comma splices?

• Don't bother checking the spellings. It's more important to look for run on sentences.

• Take out all of the commas just to be sure.

• Read the work carefully and spot any independent clauses that have been joined incorrectly. Think carefully about how best to correct each error.

• Place a full stop wherever it feels like the sentence is too long.

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CCSS.L.4.1F