
Run-On Sentences
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Gretchen Spencer
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WRITING – RUN-ON SENTENCES
A run-on sentences is when two simple sentences are put together without the correct punctuation.
Adam is a sweet boy he really loves animals.
Adam is a sweet boy, he really loves animals.
The easiest way to correct a run-on sentence is to make it two simple sentences.
Adam is a sweet boy. He really loves animals.
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
I want to own a company someday I hope to be a good boss.
Now I sell clothes at the mall. I like talking to customers.
I am a good salesperson.
My customers are always happy with the clothes they buy.
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
I have a twin sister. Her name is Jody.
Jody and I are the same height, we both have blonde hair and green eyes.
We like the same things. For example, we both love dogs.
We call each other everyday and talk on the phone.
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Multiple Choice
Which of these is a run-on sentence?
Mrs. Smith works in an office.
She wears a blouse, pants, and black shoes to work in the morning.
After work, she changes into a tracksuit and sneakers so she can go to the gym.
Fitness is important to her, she runs every day.
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WRITING – COMPOUND SENTENCES
Compound sentences put two simple sentences together using conjunctions.
She needs a new jacket, but she wants a new watch.
Conjunctions are linking words like and, or, but, so
And shows added information.
Rob and Sara go to the library, and they study for three hours.
But shows something different or a contrast.
I work on Saturday, but I don't work on Sunday.
So shows the result
Kim misses her family, so she calls them every weekend.
Or shows two different choices.
I can save my money, or I can buy a new dress.
For now, focus on AND and BUT.
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Multiple Select
Choose the compound sentences.
My cousins come to visit and we eat a lot of food.
We like to spend Sundays together.
My cousins have different interests, but we all get along.
I cook dinner and they bring dessert.
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Multiple Select
Choose the compound sentences.
You can pay with cash or a credit card.
This thrift store has a lot of cheap clothes, but they are good quality.
I'm buying a t-shirt, two skirts, and blue jeans.
I have this shirt in three colors and I wear it all the time.
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Multiple Select
Choose the compound sentences.
Kofi needs a large and his sister needs a small.
Please keep the receipt to make a return.
The sweater costs $9.99. It is on sale.
My favorite color is blue, but all of my clothes are black.
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WRITING – RUN-ON SENTENCES
A run-on sentences is when two simple sentences are put together without the correct punctuation.
Adam is a sweet boy he really loves animals.
Adam is a sweet boy, he really loves animals.
The easiest way to correct a run-on sentence is to make it two simple sentences.
Adam is a sweet boy. He really loves animals.
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