Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that is too short.

• A run-on sentence is a sentence that ends with a question mark.

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

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

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Provide an example of a run-on sentence.

• I woke up late I missed the bus.

• The cat is black it has green eyes.

• She went to the store she bought some milk.

• I woke up early I had breakfast.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you fix a run-on sentence?

• Combine more independent clauses together

• Separate the independent clauses into separate sentences or use appropriate punctuation.

• Use incorrect punctuation

• Ignore the run-on sentence

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Why are run-on sentences considered grammatically incorrect?

• Run-on sentences follow all grammar rules.

• Run-on sentences are concise and clear.

• Run-on sentences are easy to read and understand.

• Run-on sentences lack proper punctuation to separate independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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

• I went to the store and bought some milk.

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

• I went to the store I bought some milk.

• I went to the store, bought some milk.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Rewrite the following run-on sentence correctly: She likes to play soccer she is very good at it.

• She likes to play soccer. She is very good at it.

• She likes to play soccer, she is very good at it.

• She likes to play soccer, she is very good at it.

• She likes to play soccer, she is very good at it.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

Explain the difference between a comma splice and a run-on sentence.

• A comma splice involves joining two independent clauses without any punctuation.

• A comma splice involves a comma separating two independent clauses, whereas a run-on sentence involves joining two or more independent clauses without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

• A run-on sentence involves using a comma to separate two independent clauses.

• A comma splice involves using a semicolon to separate two independent clauses.

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CCSS.L.4.1F

What are some common conjunctions used to connect independent clauses in a sentence?

• because

• and, but, or, so, for, nor, yet

• also

• then

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

• Run-on sentences are more interesting to read

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

• Run-on sentences are easier to understand

• Run-on sentences help convey complex ideas clearly

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CCSS.L.4.1F

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

• The sun was shining brightly, it was a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly. It was a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly, and it was a beautiful day.

• The sun was shining brightly; it was a beautiful day.

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