Fixing Run-On Sentences

Fixing Run-On Sentences

Grade Unknown Grade · ELA · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can fix run-on sentences by using appropriate punctuation and conjunctions.

Warm-Up Video

Khan Academy · 4:38

Run-ons and comma splices | Syntax | Khan Academy

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Identify the two independent clauses in the following run-on sentence and suggest a way to correct it: "The dog barked loudly it chased the cat." Rewrite the following run-on sentence correctly: "I love to play soccer I practice every weekend."

Teacher Guide

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