📚 Part 1: Identifying Run-On Sentences

I can identify run-on sentences when I read them.

1. Which of these is a run-on sentence?

I like ice cream because it is very sweet.

I like ice cream it is very sweet.

I like ice cream, and it is very sweet.

2. Check ALL the run-on sentences below:

She runs fast she wins races.

The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

I want to read I like books.

My mom went to the store yesterday.

3. What type of run-on sentence is this: "He plays soccer, he likes the game."

Fused sentence (no punctuation)

Comma splice (comma only, no conjunction)

This is not a run-on sentence

4. What type of run-on sentence is this: "The cat sat on the mat it was very comfortable."

Fused sentence (no punctuation)

Comma splice (comma only, no conjunction)

This is not a run-on sentence

✏️ Part 2: Correcting Run-On Sentences

I can fix run-on sentences using different strategies.

5. Fix this run-on sentence by making it into TWO separate sentences:

"I want to go outside I like to play."

6. Fix this run-on sentence by using a COMMA and COORDINATING CONJUNCTION (and, but, or, so):

"The weather is nice today we should go to the park."

7. Fix this run-on sentence using any method you choose:

"My sister loves to dance she practices every day."

8. Explain in your own words why run-on sentences need to be fixed:

🎯 Part 3: Create Your Own

9. Write your own run-on sentence, then correct it below:

My run-on sentence:

My corrected sentence:

10. Challenge: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Make sure none of your sentences are run-ons!

Run-On Sentence Corrections

Run-On Sentence Corrections

📚 Part 1: Identifying Run-On Sentences

✏️ Part 2: Correcting Run-On Sentences

🎯 Part 3: Create Your Own

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