Run-On Sentence Worksheet with ten sentences for students to correct, including examples like "I moved the guest this morning to wait when the flowers and bushes."

You're right — this is a Run-On Sentence Worksheet, and the task is to correct each run-on sentence by using one of these methods:

- Add a period (to make two separate sentences)
- Add a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So)
- Use a semicolon (if the two clauses are closely related)

Let’s go through each sentence one by one and fix it.

---

1. My father retired from the Air Force last year so he is settling a book about his experiences.

✔ Problem: Run-on — two independent clauses joined by “so” without a comma.

🔧 Fix: Add a comma before “so”.

➡️ Corrected:
My father retired from the Air Force last year, so he is settling a book about his experiences.

*(Note: “settling” might be a typo — perhaps meant “writing”? But we’re only fixing grammar, not content.)*

---

2. Jeff mowed the grass this morning now he will water the flowers and bushes.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no punctuation or conjunction.

🔧 Fix: Add a period or semicolon, or use a comma + conjunction.

➡️ Option 1 (Period):
Jeff mowed the grass this morning. Now he will water the flowers and bushes.

➡️ Option 2 (Semicolon):
Jeff mowed the grass this morning; now he will water the flowers and bushes.

➡️ Option 3 (Comma + conjunction):
Jeff mowed the grass this morning, and now he will water the flowers and bushes.

*(All are grammatically correct — choose one. I’ll pick Option 1 for clarity.)*

---

3. Mrs. Clewson inherited a large sum of money from her brother she can buy a new car now.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no connector.

🔧 Fix: Add a period or semicolon or comma + conjunction.

➡️ Corrected (with period):
Mrs. Clewson inherited a large sum of money from her brother. She can buy a new car now.

---

4. We are moving to Cincinnati in July I’ll go to school there.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no punctuation.

🔧 Fix: Add a period or semicolon or comma + conjunction.

➡️ Corrected (with semicolon):
We are moving to Cincinnati in July; I’ll go to school there.

*(Semicolon works well here because the ideas are closely related.)*

---

5. We will be on vacation next week we will be unable to attend your party.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no connector.

🔧 Fix: Add a comma + conjunction or period.

➡️ Corrected (with comma + but):
We will be on vacation next week, so we will be unable to attend your party.

*(“so” fits logically here — vacation → can’t attend.)*

---

6. Most of my study time is spent on biology it’s my toughest class.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no punctuation.

🔧 Fix: Add a comma + conjunction or period.

➡️ Corrected (with comma + because):
Most of my study time is spent on biology, because it’s my toughest class.

*(“because” explains why — better than just “and” or “but”)*

---

7. Jerry’s dad is a pilot for a large airline sometimes he is gone for several days at a time.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no connector.

🔧 Fix: Add a comma + conjunction or semicolon.

➡️ Corrected (with semicolon):
Jerry’s dad is a pilot for a large airline; sometimes he is gone for several days at a time.

*(Semicolon shows the relationship between the job and its consequence.)*

---

8. My family reunion is in three months I wonder if everyone will be there.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses with no punctuation.

🔧 Fix: Add a comma + conjunction or period.

➡️ Corrected (with comma + and):
My family reunion is in three months, and I wonder if everyone will be there.

---

9. I’ve missed several classes because I was ill I hope I pass English class.

✔ Problem: Two independent clauses — “I’ve missed…” and “I hope…” — joined without punctuation.

🔧 Fix: Add a period or comma + conjunction.

➡️ Corrected (with period):
I’ve missed several classes because I was ill. I hope I pass English class.

*(Or you could say: “...ill, so I hope I pass...” — also fine.)*

---

## ✔ Final Corrected Sentences:

1. My father retired from the Air Force last year, so he is settling a book about his experiences.
2. Jeff mowed the grass this morning. Now he will water the flowers and bushes.
3. Mrs. Clewson inherited a large sum of money from her brother. She can buy a new car now.
4. We are moving to Cincinnati in July; I’ll go to school there.
5. We will be on vacation next week, so we will be unable to attend your party.
6. Most of my study time is spent on biology, because it’s my toughest class.
7. Jerry’s dad is a pilot for a large airline; sometimes he is gone for several days at a time.
8. My family reunion is in three months, and I wonder if everyone will be there.
9. I’ve missed several classes because I was ill. I hope I pass English class.

---

💡 Tip: Always check if you have two complete thoughts (independent clauses) stuck together. If yes — you need punctuation or a conjunction!

Let me know if you want to rewrite any with different connectors — happy to help!