Correcting Run-On Sentences

Which of the following are sentence fragments?

• Whatever you want.

• Everyone accepts your offer.

• It is cold.

• The last loaf of wheat bread at the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I work hard during my English class I have no homework.

• Written correctly.

• Run-on sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

The eagle soared high above the trees and mountains, and it was beautiful.

• Written correctly.

• Run-on sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

I am so tired I can't wait for the holiday break!

• Written correctly.

• Run-on sentence.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

• I hope we will have no homework, and I can play outside.

• I hope we will have no homework, I can play outside.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

Choose the sentence that is written correctly.

• The basketball game begins at 7:00, make sure you're there before 6:30.

• The basketball game begins at 7:00. Make sure you're there before 6:30.

• The basketball game begins at 7:00 make sure you're there before 6:30.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

How do you fix a run-on sentence?

• Separate it into simple sentences.

• Add a period before every noun.

• Separate the simple sentences with a comma.

• Separate the simple sentences with a comma and a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Timmy loves to play basketball, _______ Timmy doesn't have a basketball.

• and

• but

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

The dog must eat dinner, _________ it is going to be hungry.

• and

• but

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E

I want some cereal, ________ the box is empty.

• and

• but

• or

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1G

CCSS.L.3.1H

CCSS.L.5.1A

CCSS.L.5.1E