Let's solve this step by step.
Understanding the Task:
A
run-on sentence combines two or more complete thoughts (independent clauses) without proper punctuation or conjunctions. To fix it, we need to separate each run-on into
two distinct, grammatically correct sentences.
We’ll go through each sentence and split it correctly.
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1. We ran we walked.
- Two independent clauses: "We ran" and "We walked."
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Corrected:
We ran. We walked.
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2. The teacher loved the lesson the students enjoyed it too.
- Two ideas: Teacher liked the lesson; students liked it too.
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Corrected:
The teacher loved the lesson. The students enjoyed it too.
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3. My dog loves to eat we feed him a lot.
- Two ideas: Dog loves to eat; we feed him a lot.
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Corrected:
My dog loves to eat. We feed him a lot.
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4. I saw the car I love that car.
- Two ideas: I saw the car; I love that car.
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Corrected:
I saw the car. I love that car.
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5. We stopped suddenly my brother was crying.
- Two ideas: We stopped suddenly; my brother was crying.
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Corrected:
We stopped suddenly. My brother was crying.
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6. We have a lot of homework I need to get started on my homework.
- Two ideas: We have a lot of homework; I need to start mine.
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Corrected:
We have a lot of homework. I need to get started on my homework.
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7. My house is on the corner my neighbor is very nice.
- Two ideas: My house is on the corner; my neighbor is nice.
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Corrected:
My house is on the corner. My neighbor is very nice.
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8. She wanted to study for the test she has to go to practice.
- Two ideas: She wanted to study; she has to go to practice.
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Corrected:
She wanted to study for the test. She has to go to practice.
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9. My gift was a new bottle of lotion it smells so nice.
- Two ideas: My gift was lotion; it smells nice.
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Corrected:
My gift was a new bottle of lotion. It smells so nice.
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10. I bought a large pizza for dinner I can’t wait to eat it.
- Two ideas: I bought a pizza; I can’t wait to eat it.
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Corrected:
I bought a large pizza for dinner. I can’t wait to eat it.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. We ran. We walked.
2. The teacher loved the lesson. The students enjoyed it too.
3. My dog loves to eat. We feed him a lot.
4. I saw the car. I love that car.
5. We stopped suddenly. My brother was crying.
6. We have a lot of homework. I need to get started on my homework.
7. My house is on the corner. My neighbor is very nice.
8. She wanted to study for the test. She has to go to practice.
9. My gift was a new bottle of lotion. It smells so nice.
10. I bought a large pizza for dinner. I can’t wait to eat it.
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🔍 Explanation:
Each original sentence combined two
complete thoughts (each with a subject and verb) without proper punctuation. By splitting them with periods, we create two clear, independent sentences — fixing the run-on issue.
✔ This improves clarity and grammar.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of run on sentence practice worksheet.
