Occurs when independent clauses are not joined properly.

Contains a single independent clause.

Must contain a noun, verb, and adjective.

An independent clause....

Expresses a complete idea and can stand alone as a complete sentence.

Expresses an incomplete idea and cannot stand alone as a complete sentence.

To fix a run-on sentence, you can...

Split the sentence into 2 independent clauses using a period.

Use a semi-colon to separate the two independent clauses.

Use a comma and coordinating conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

Choose the group of words that lists coordinating conjunctions used to join independent clauses.

for example, nevertheless, thus

Which of the following is a run-on sentence?

Rita left school early she went to a doctor's appointment.

Juan plays the violin, and his sister plays the cello.

Rita left school early to go to a doctor's appointment.

How could you fix the run-on sentence? Springfield has three lights they are red.

Springfield has three lights; they are red.

Springfield has three lights, they are red.

Springfield has; three lights they are red.

How could you fix this run-on sentence? " Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous for its pyramids."

Egypt is one of the most ancient countries. It's famous for its pyramids.

Egypt is one of the most ancient countries, it's famous for its pyramids.

Egypt is one of the most ancient countries it's famous; for its pyramids.

Which example shows the INCORRECT way to join two independent clauses?

Engineers investigated the bridge collapse, but they couldn't agree on a cause.

Engineers investigated the bridge collapse, even so they couldn't agree on a cause.

Engineers investigated the bridge collapse; they couldn't agree on a cause.

How could you fix this run-on sentence? Happiness is the key to success if you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Happiness is the key to success; if you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

Happiness is the key to success if you love what you are doing. You will be successful.

Happiness is the key to success if you love what you are doing; you will be successful.

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? We followed the map we ended up in Canada instead.

We followed the map, but we ended up in Canada instead.

We followed the map, so we ended up in Canada instead.

We followed the map, nor we ended up in Canada instead.

We followed the map, or we ended up in Canada instead.

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? I received an A on my Psychology test I am very happy.

I received an A on my Psychology test, and I am very happy.

I received an A on my Psychology test; I am very happy.

I received an A on my Psychology test. I am happy.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.

sentence fragment

run-on sentence

complete sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Even though the team shows no improvement
This is an example of a _________.

Run-on

Fragment

Complete sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Mr. Blakely knew Seth made a bad decision he told him so.
This sentence is an example of a:

Fragment

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Complete sentence

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Several of my friends have seen the new movie Dune.
This sentence is a:

Run-on

Fragment

Complete sentence

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? Torin rode his bicycle all day long by sunset he traveled fifty miles.

Tim rode his bicycle all day long. By sunset, he'd traveled fifty miles.

Torin rode his bicycle, all day long, by sunset, he'd traveled fifty miles.

Torin rode his bicycle; all day long by sunset; he'd traveled fifty miles.

Torin rode his bicycle. All day long; by sunset he'd traveled fifty miles.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How many run-ons do you see/hear?
Mrs. Rooney prefers to not wake up early in the morning she enjoys watching television late into the evening so getting up early is a challenge for her especially when she must teach her Wildcat students.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

How could you fix the following run-on sentence: "It was so cold outside that my ears froze they didn't warm up until I came indoors?"

It was so cold outside, that my ears froze, they didn't warm up , until I came indoors.

It was so cold outside. That my ears froze; they didn't warm up until I came indoors.

It was so cold outside that my ears froze; they didn't warm up until I came indoors.

It was so cold outside that my ears froze, they didn't warm up, until I came indoors.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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Run-on sentences

My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.

Even though the team shows no improvement
This is an example of a _________.

Mr. Blakely knew Seth made a bad decision he told him so.
This sentence is an example of a:

Several of my friends have seen the new movie Dune.
This sentence is a:

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? Torin rode his bicycle all day long by sunset he traveled fifty miles.

How many run-ons do you see/hear?
Mrs. Rooney prefers to not wake up early in the morning she enjoys watching television late into the evening so getting up early is a challenge for her especially when she must teach her Wildcat students.

How could you fix the following run-on sentence: "It was so cold outside that my ears froze they didn't warm up until I came indoors?"

A run-on sentence...

Every sentence must begin with _________________________.

An independent clause....

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Run-on sentences

My new watch has a compass, a timer, and an alarm.

Even though the team shows no improvementThis is an example of a _________.

Mr. Blakely knew Seth made a bad decision he told him so.This sentence is an example of a:

Several of my friends have seen the new movie Dune.This sentence is a:

How could you fix the following run-on sentence? Torin rode his bicycle all day long by sunset he traveled fifty miles.

How many run-ons do you see/hear?Mrs. Rooney prefers to not wake up early in the morning she enjoys watching television late into the evening so getting up early is a challenge for her especially when she must teach her Wildcat students.

How could you fix the following run-on sentence: "It was so cold outside that my ears froze they didn't warm up until I came indoors?"

A run-on sentence...

Every sentence must begin with _________________________.

An independent clause....

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Even though the team shows no improvement
This is an example of a _________.

Mr. Blakely knew Seth made a bad decision he told him so.
This sentence is an example of a:

Several of my friends have seen the new movie Dune.
This sentence is a:

How many run-ons do you see/hear?
Mrs. Rooney prefers to not wake up early in the morning she enjoys watching television late into the evening so getting up early is a challenge for her especially when she must teach her Wildcat students.