Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains only one independent clause.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is too short and lacks proper structure.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is overly complex and difficult to understand.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that contains two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions to connect them.

Identify the run-on sentence in the following: I went to the store I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store and bought some groceries.

How can a run-on sentence be corrected?

• By removing all punctuation

• By using punctuation such as a period, semicolon, or comma and conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

• By adding more independent clauses

• By making the sentence longer

Which punctuation mark can be used to correct a run-on sentence?

• Exclamation point

• Apostrophe

• Semicolon

• Hyphen

Explain the concept of a run-on sentence.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence with only one clause

• A run-on sentence is a type of fragment sentence

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that lacks proper punctuation or conjunctions to separate independent clauses.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence with excessive punctuation

Identify the run-on sentence in the following: She likes to run she is training for a marathon.

• She likes to run she is training for a marathon.

• She likes to run, she is training for a marathon.

• She likes to run, and she is training for a marathon.

• She likes to run; she is training for a marathon.

What are the consequences of using run-on sentences in writing?

• Increased reader engagement

• Improved clarity and understanding

• The consequences of using run-on sentences in writing include unclear communication and confusion for the reader.

• Enhanced communication

Provide an example of a run-on sentence and then correct it.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, I bought some groceries, and then I went home.

• I went to the store and I bought some groceries.

• I went to the store, and I bought some groceries.

Why is it important to avoid run-on sentences in writing?

• It is important to avoid run-on sentences in writing to maintain clarity and coherence in the text.

• Run-on sentences help to emphasize important points in the text.

• Run-on sentences make the writing more interesting and engaging.

• Run-on sentences are preferred by most readers and are easier to understand.

Identify the run-on sentence in the following: The sun was shining it was a beautiful day.

• a beautiful day

• The sun

• The sun was shining it was a beautiful day.

• was shining