📝 Part 1: Identifying Run-On Sentences

Instructions: Read each sentence carefully. Circle RUN-ON if the sentence is a run-on, or circle CORRECT if the sentence is properly written.

1. I went to the shops yesterday I bought some milk and bread for dinner.

RUN-ON

CORRECT

2. The weather was beautiful, so we decided to go to the beach.

RUN-ON

CORRECT

3. My favourite subject is English I also enjoy maths and science classes.

RUN-ON

CORRECT

4. The rugby match was exciting, but our team lost in the final minutes.

RUN-ON

CORRECT

5. We studied for the test all night we were still nervous about the results.

RUN-ON

CORRECT

🔧 Part 2: Correcting Run-On Sentences

Instructions: The following sentences are all run-ons. Rewrite each sentence correctly using proper punctuation or conjunctions. You may split them into separate sentences or join them properly.

6. The library closes at 5pm we need to return our books before then.

7. I love reading fantasy novels they transport me to magical worlds.

8. The concert was amazing the band played all their hit songs.

9. We planned a picnic for Saturday it started raining heavily that morning.

🎯 Part 3: Multiple Correction Methods

Instructions: For each run-on sentence below, show THREE different ways to correct it. Use the methods shown in the example.

Example: I was tired I went to bed early.

Method 1 (Two sentences): I was tired. I went to bed early.

Method 2 (Comma + conjunction): I was tired, so I went to bed early.

Method 3 (Semicolon): I was tired; I went to bed early.

10. The movie was boring we left halfway through.

Method 1: ________________________________________________

Method 2: ________________________________________________

Method 3: ________________________________________________

11. My phone battery died I couldn't call my parents.

Method 1: ________________________________________________

Method 2: ________________________________________________

Method 3: ________________________________________________

✍️ Part 4: Writing Practice

12. Write a paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your favourite hobby or activity. Make sure you do NOT write any run-on sentences. Check your work carefully!

13. Self-Assessment Checklist - Tick the boxes that apply to your paragraph above:

I checked that each sentence has proper punctuation

I made sure no sentences run together without proper connections

I used conjunctions (and, but, so, because) correctly

My sentences are clear and easy to understand

I read my paragraph aloud to check it makes sense