Let's go through each question and determine whether the sentence(s) are
run-on sentences or
complete sentences.
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🔹 What is a Run-on Sentence?
A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses (complete thoughts) are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. It lacks correct punctuation or conjunctions to separate the ideas.
✔ A
complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and expresses a complete thought.
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Now let’s analyze each item:
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1. My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate my mom likes vanilla.
- Two independent clauses:
- "My favorite ice cream flavor is mint chocolate"
- "my mom likes vanilla"
- No punctuation or conjunction between them →
Run-on
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✔ Answer: A. Run-on sentence
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2. Shaine likes to play basketball. Mikey prefers football.
- Two separate sentences with periods.
- Each has a subject and verb and expresses a complete thought.
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✔ Answer: A. Complete sentences
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3. Jamie wakes up early Williamson stays up all night.
- Two independent clauses:
- "Jamie wakes up early"
- "Williamson stays up all night"
- No punctuation or conjunction →
Run-on
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✔ Answer: A. Run-on sentence
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4. Reissa enjoys walking. Marcus likes to run.
- Two properly punctuated sentences.
- Each is complete.
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✔ Answer: A. Complete sentences
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5. Jamie has a little brother. Chanel is an only child.
- Two complete, separate sentences.
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✔ Answer: B. Complete sentences
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6. Isaiah likes making music Alijah would rather play sports.
- Two independent clauses:
- "Isaiah likes making music"
- "Alijah would rather play sports"
- No punctuation or conjunction →
Run-on
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✔ Answer: B. Run-on sentence
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7. Aldan is great at video games. Isaiah is a fantastic athlete.
- Two complete sentences, separated by a period.
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✔ Answer: A. Complete sentences
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8. I like the summer heat my cousin likes the winter for snowboarding.
- Two independent clauses:
- "I like the summer heat"
- "my cousin likes the winter for snowboarding"
- No punctuation or conjunction →
Run-on
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✔ Answer: B. Run-on sentence
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9. Many people like dogs. Cats are popular, too.
- Two complete sentences, both correctly punctuated.
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✔ Answer: B. Complete sentences
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Final Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | A. Run-on sentence |
| 2 | A. Complete sentences |
| 3 | A. Run-on sentence |
| 4 | A. Complete sentences |
| 5 | B. Complete sentences |
| 6 | B. Run-on sentence |
| 7 | A. Complete sentences |
| 8 | B. Run-on sentence |
| 9 | B. Complete sentences |
> ⚠️ Note: The quiz has 10 questions, but only 9 are shown here. If there’s a 10th question not visible, please provide it.
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✔ Summary of How to Identify Run-ons:
- Look for
two full sentences joined without a period, comma + conjunction, or semicolon.
- If you can split it into two sentences that make sense on their own → likely a run-on if improperly joined.
Let me know if you'd like help fixing the run-on sentences!
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of run on sentences worksheet.
