Correcting Run-On Sentences practice check

Q: What will my child learn in "Correcting Run-On Sentences"?

A run-on sentence happens when two or more full sentences are squished together without the right punctuation. It is like a train with too many cars connected incorrectly. This 2nd Grade English lesson builds the skill Sentence Types and Parts with a concept card and practice.

Q: What grade level is "Correcting Run-On Sentences" for?

"Correcting Run-On Sentences" is a 2nd Grade English lesson in the Grammar: Sentences & Conventions unit, designed for students around ages 7-8.

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Question 1

Which of these is a run-on sentence that has two ideas squished together?

Accepted Answer

I like dogs they are very cute.

Answer

I like dogs.

Answer

They are cute.

Answer

I like dogs and they are cute.

Question 2

How can you fix the run-on 'I love cake it is yummy'?

Accepted Answer

I love cake. It is yummy.

Answer

I love cake, it is yummy.

Answer

I love, cake it is yummy.

Answer

I love cake it is, yummy.

Question 3

Which sentence correctly uses a comma and a connecting word to fix a run-on?

Accepted Answer

I am tired, and I will sleep.

Answer

I am tired I will sleep.

Answer

I am tired. I will sleep.

Answer

I am tired and, I will sleep.

Question 4

Fix the run-on sentence: 'The cat slept it was warm.'

Accepted Answer

The cat slept. It was warm. (or) The cat slept, and it was warm.

Correcting Run-On Sentences

Identifying a Run-On Sentence