U1W5 Run-on sentences

Run-On Sentences

U1W5

A run-on sentence has two or more independent clauses that are not combined correctly.

What is a Run-On Sentence?

​I haven't seen the cat today he must be hiding.

To fix a run-on, write separate sentences or combine the clauses correctly.

How do I fix a run-on sentence?

​I haven't seen the cat today. He must be hiding.


​I haven't seen the cat today, so he must be hiding.

Poll

What is the best way to fix the run-on sentence.

"I dropped my book my cat got scared."

• I dropped my book. My cat got scared.

• I dropped my book, so my cat got scared.

• I dropped my book my cat got scared!

Two or more independent clauses joined without a coordinating conjunction or comma.

Types of run-on sentences

My mom was already at work I had to walk.


My mom was already at work, so I had to walk.

Two ore more independent clauses joined with a comma but without a coordinating conjunction or connecting word.

Types of run-on sentences

The sun was out, it was really chilly.


The sun was out, but it was really chilly.

Too many independent clauses joined in one sentence.

Types of run-on sentences

I got to school, but I was late, so I raced up to the door, and I had to run to my seat.


I got to school, but I was late.
So, I raced up to the door, and I had to run to my seat.

​Use FANBOYS as your coordinating conjunctions!

Multiple Choice

I was so tired, _____ I went to sleep early.

• for

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

I need to clean my room, ____ I need to do the dishes first.

• for

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

The dog slept outside, ______ he was an outdoor dog.

• for

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

The teacher loves to teach, _____she also likes to learn.

• for

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

He doesn't like hot chips, ____ does he like sour candy.

• Nor

• but

• and

• so

Multiple Choice

The cat walked down the street, ____to the neighbor's house.

• Nor

• but

• or

• so

Multiple Choice

The car is fast, _____ the airplane is faster.

• Nor

• but

• or

• yet