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The image shows a worksheet titled "Run-On Sentences", designed to help students practice fixing run-on sentences by using punctuation or conjunctions. The task is to improve each sentence by correctly adding punctuation (like a period or comma) or a conjunction (like "and," "but," "or") to make the sentence grammatically correct.
Let’s go through each of the sentences and fix them one by one, explaining how to do so:
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- Problem: This is a run-on sentence because it joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction.
- Fix: Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and") or separate with a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *I will go to the shops, and you do your homework.*
- *I will go to the shops. You do your homework.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I will go to the shops, and you do your homework."
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- Problem: Two independent clauses joined without punctuation.
- Fix: Add a comma and conjunction, or use a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes.*
- *It's time for lunch. Get your lunchboxes.*
> ✔ Best choice: "It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes."
> *(Using "so" as a conjunction makes the cause-effect relationship clear.)*
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- Problem: Run-on — two complete thoughts joined incorrectly.
- Fix: Use a comma + conjunction or a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes.*
- *I like to play on my computer. It's difficult sometimes.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes."
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- Problem: A question followed by a statement — run-on.
- Fix: Use a period or restructure.
- Corrected versions:
- *Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg.*
- *Will you get my coat for me, please? It's on my peg.*
> ✔ Best choice: "Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg."
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- Problem: Two actions in one sentence — run-on.
- Fix: Use a comma and conjunction or split into two sentences.
- Corrected versions:
- *In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books.*
- *In English today, we will write a story. Get some pens and books.*
> ✔ Best choice: "In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books."
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- Problem: Run-on and unclear phrasing ("being through").
- Fix: Correct grammar and structure.
- Note: "Being through" seems like a typo or misphrasing — likely meant to be "being active" or "playing through".
- Assuming it means: *"I love PE, especially football; it's exciting to play."*
- Corrected version:
- *I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play."
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- Problem: Run-on and confusing meaning.
- Likely intended meaning: *"I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."* (Possibly "I saw it last night" was meant.)
- But the sentence says: "I saw it last I fell asleep" → probably a typo.
- Best interpretation: *"I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."*
> ✔ Best choice: "I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."
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1. I will go to the shops, and you do your homework.
2. It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes.
3. I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes.
4. Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg.
5. In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books.
6. I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play.
7. I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep.
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- Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
- To fix them:
- Use a period to make two separate sentences.
- Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
- Use a semicolon (advanced), or rephrase for clarity.
This worksheet helps build grammar awareness and sentence structure skills, which are essential for clear writing.
Let’s go through each of the sentences and fix them one by one, explaining how to do so:
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1. I will go to the shops you do your homework.
- Problem: This is a run-on sentence because it joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction.
- Fix: Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (e.g., "and") or separate with a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *I will go to the shops, and you do your homework.*
- *I will go to the shops. You do your homework.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I will go to the shops, and you do your homework."
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2. It's time for lunch get your lunchboxes.
- Problem: Two independent clauses joined without punctuation.
- Fix: Add a comma and conjunction, or use a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes.*
- *It's time for lunch. Get your lunchboxes.*
> ✔ Best choice: "It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes."
> *(Using "so" as a conjunction makes the cause-effect relationship clear.)*
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3. I like to play on my computer it's difficult sometimes.
- Problem: Run-on — two complete thoughts joined incorrectly.
- Fix: Use a comma + conjunction or a period.
- Corrected versions:
- *I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes.*
- *I like to play on my computer. It's difficult sometimes.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes."
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4. Will you get my coat for me it's on my peg.
- Problem: A question followed by a statement — run-on.
- Fix: Use a period or restructure.
- Corrected versions:
- *Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg.*
- *Will you get my coat for me, please? It's on my peg.*
> ✔ Best choice: "Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg."
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5. In English today we will write a story get some pens and books.
- Problem: Two actions in one sentence — run-on.
- Fix: Use a comma and conjunction or split into two sentences.
- Corrected versions:
- *In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books.*
- *In English today, we will write a story. Get some pens and books.*
> ✔ Best choice: "In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books."
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6. I love PE especially football it's exciting being through.
- Problem: Run-on and unclear phrasing ("being through").
- Fix: Correct grammar and structure.
- Note: "Being through" seems like a typo or misphrasing — likely meant to be "being active" or "playing through".
- Assuming it means: *"I love PE, especially football; it's exciting to play."*
- Corrected version:
- *I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play.*
> ✔ Best choice: "I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play."
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7. I wanted to watch that film I saw it last I fell asleep.
- Problem: Run-on and confusing meaning.
- Likely intended meaning: *"I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."* (Possibly "I saw it last night" was meant.)
- But the sentence says: "I saw it last I fell asleep" → probably a typo.
- Best interpretation: *"I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."*
> ✔ Best choice: "I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep."
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✔ Final Answers (Improved Sentences):
1. I will go to the shops, and you do your homework.
2. It's time for lunch, so get your lunchboxes.
3. I like to play on my computer, but it's difficult sometimes.
4. Will you get my coat for me? It's on my peg.
5. In English today, we will write a story, and get some pens and books.
6. I love PE, especially football, because it's exciting to play.
7. I wanted to watch that film, but I fell asleep.
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🔍 Explanation Summary:
- Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions.
- To fix them:
- Use a period to make two separate sentences.
- Use a comma + coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS: for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
- Use a semicolon (advanced), or rephrase for clarity.
This worksheet helps build grammar awareness and sentence structure skills, which are essential for clear writing.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of run on worksheet.
