Types of Run-On Sentences

Front

Run-on: We tried to catch the mouse, it got away. Reason?

Back

missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "but."

We tried to catch the mouse, but it got away.

Front

Identify if the sentence is a run-on: The student was shy and did not make friends quickly.

Back

correct as is

Front

The joke was funny everyone laughed at it. Reason for run-on?

Back

missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "and" or "so."

The joke was funny, so everyone laughed at it.

Front

Identify if the sentence is a run-on: 'You should bring an umbrella because it is raining outside.'

Back

correct as is

Front

My parents like to exercise; they go hiking with me a lot. Reason for run-on?

Back

missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "so."

My parents like to exercise, so they go hiking with me a lot.

Front

Identify the issue: I have a game, and my family plays it with me, and it is fun.

Back

has too many independent clauses

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it has too many independent clauses and should be separated into more than one sentence.

Front

Run-on: 'There is a rainbow over the field it is beautiful to see.'

Back

missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "and."

There is a rainbow over the field and it is beautiful to see.

Front

My friend called, but it is late, but we talk on the phone. Reason for run-on?

Back

has too many independent clauses

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it has too many independent clauses and should be separated into more than one sentence.

Front

Identify if the sentence is a run-on: Do you know where I can find a taxi in this neighborhood?

Back

correct as is

Front

Run-on: I did not like the sushi, I did not eat it.

Back

missing coordinating conjunction (but, or, and, so, for, nor, yet)

Answer explanation

The sentence is a run-on because it is missing the coordinating conjunction "so."

I did not like the sushi, so I did not eat it.