Avoiding Run-On Sentences

What is a run-on sentence?

• A sentence with too many words

• A sentence with two or more independent clauses not joined properly

• A sentence with a single clause

• A sentence with incorrect spelling.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following is NOT a way to correct a run-on sentence?

• Use a period

• Make a compound sentence

• Use a comma

• Create a complex sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Fill in the blank: Run-on sentences often occur when the new thought begins with a ______.

• pronoun

• adjective

• noun

• verb

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

How can you correct the run-on sentence: 'I enjoy going to visit my grandparents however I don’t enjoy the three hour ride'?

• Use a period

• Use a semi-colon

• Use a comma

• Use a conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Fill in the blank: A run-on sentence can be corrected by connecting two ideas with a ______.

• comma

• semi-colon

• colon

• dash

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which sentence is a run-on?

• I spoke with my aunt on the phone.

• We talked for two hours.

• I spoke with my aunt on the phone we talked for two hours.

• We had a long conversation.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Fill in the blank: A run-on sentence can be corrected by creating a ______ sentence.

• simple

• compound

• complex

• fragmented

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

What is the correct punctuation for the sentence: 'Suzy took painting lessons then she decided she doesn’t like to paint'?

• Use a period

• Use a semi-colon

• Use a comma

• Use a conjunction.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Fill in the blank: Run-on sentences can be avoided by separating two sentences using a ______.

• comma

• period

• dash

• colon

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1F

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly?

• Many of my friends enjoy pizza but I prefer Chinese food.

• Many of my friends enjoy pizza; I prefer Chinese food.

• Many of my friends enjoy pizza, I prefer Chinese food.

• Many of my friends enjoy pizza: I prefer Chinese food.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A