Run-on Sentences Practice

Mr. Smith, and all of his students, took his place in the auditorium.

The girls arrived late and left early; they only stayed a little.

It is important to study, however, rest and recreation are important too.

I have to go to the store I need to buy milk

A group of words that contains a subject and verb.

A group of words that contains a subject, verb, and complete thought.

A phrase that contains a preposition and noun.

A group of words that starts with a coordinating conjunction.

A sentence that is missing a subject, verb, or complete thought.

A phrase that contains a preposition and a noun.

The part of the sentence that shows action.

A sentence that has two independent clauses joined together incorrectly.

Yes

No

Insert a semi-colon between the independent clauses.

Insert a comma between the independent clauses.

Insert a period between the independent clauses and start a new sentence.

Rewording the sentence so it is no longer a run-on sentence.

Insert a comma and coordinating conjunction between the independent clauses.

My job is so difficult; I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult, therefore, I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult! I barely have time for a lunch break.

My job is so difficult, and I barely have time for a lunch break.

Cameron slept during class. He missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class; he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class, so he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

Cameron slept during class, he missed when the teacher announced the upcoming test.

This issue is important; therefore, we must act immediately.

This issue is, important, we must act immediately.

This issue is important. We must act immediately.

This issue is important, and we must act immediately.

You can come to work later, we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later, but we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later; however, we will start the meeting without you.

You can come to work later. We will start the meeting without you.

Correct as is!

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