Run-On Sentences 1

Front

A _______ occurs when two or more complete sentences are connected improperly.

Back

Run-on

Front

True or False: A run-on sentence can be corrected simply by inserting a comma.

Back

False

Front

Is this a run on? Two cowboys came to town they were looking for gold.

Back

run on

Front

Is this a run on? They heard about some gold in this town.

Back

correct

Front

Is this a run on? You need a license to look for gold they didn't have one.

Back

run on

Front

Is this a run on? They traded their horses for the license.

Back

correct

Front

Is this a run on? They couldn't get to the gold mine without the horses.

Back

correct

Front

Is this a run on? That was easy to fix they walked up the trail.

Back

run on

Front

Is this a run on? One backpack was too heavy to carry up the mountains.

Back

correct

Front

Is this a run on? They threw away their pots and pans to lighten their load.

Back

correct