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Avoiding Run-On Sentences - 2 Name _________________________ Date ____________ Periods _______ PART I - Directions: Write S in the blank b efore each simple sentence. Write C befor e each compo und sentence. Write R-O before each run-on sentence. Then fix the run-on sentences. _____1. Fl or id a a nd Georgi a a re th e only s ou th ern state s I ’v e visited. _____2. Sk atin g and sk ii ng are Aaron’s favorite col d we ather spo rts. _____3. Turn ri gh t at the st op si gn , go le ft at the corner. _____4. Si x i nc he s o f s now are pr ed ic te d, I’ d bette r f in d my boo ts . _____5. Bo th Kuma an d An gi e en jo y hi ki ng an d ba ck pa ck in g. _____6. Tr y it, you’ll like it. _____7. Liam ha d a so lo in la st ye ar ’s concert; he hopes to have one th is ye ar , t oo. _____8. Niab i plays both the obo e and the piano an d plays them ve ry we ll. _____9. Geor ge didn’t study fo r the test, but h e stil l g ot a go od gr ade. _____10. La te ly , all o f my c lo th es seem to o smal l. _____11. Th e mea l en de d with ca rrot c ak e an d te a, th en w e pl ay ed c ar ds . _____12. Wh y do I h av e to cle an my ro om and the bathroom? _____13. I l os t my old cell phone, there fo re I need a n ew on e. _____14. We went to the re pt ile house, and lat er w e sa y th e pa ch yd er ms. _____15. I a lway s a gr ee wit h Mar ta, an d Marta a lway s a gr ee s with me. _____16. Th e s he lv es ar e f ill ed wit h b oo ks , b ut I ca n’ t f in d o ne I want. _____17. Ti a can ’t co me over sh e h as to ba by -s it . _____18. Conser ve re so urce s, use them wisely. _____19. Please be kind to A my ; she needs a fr iend ri gh t no w. _____20. Sh ould I take the bus to school, or sh ou ld I walk? _____21. Ra in ca nc el ed th e g ame, it is resc he du le d f or ne xt we ek .
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Avoiding Run-On Sentences - 2 Name _________________________
Date ____________ Periods _______
PART I - Directions: Write S in the blank before each simple sentence. Write C before each compound
sentence. Write R-O before each run-on sentence. Then fix the run-on sentences.
_____1. Florida and Georgia are the only southern states I’ve visited.
_____2. Skating and skiing are Aaron’s favorite cold weather sports.
_____3. Turn right at the stop sign, go left at the corner.
_____4. Six inches of snow are predicted, I’d better find my boots.
_____5. Both Kuma and Angie enjoy hiking and backpacking.
_____6. Try it, you’ll like it.
_____7. Liam had a solo in last year’s concert; he hopes to have one this year, too.
_____8. Niabi plays both the oboe and the piano and plays them very well.
_____9. George didn’t study for the test, but he still got a good grade.
_____10. Lately, all of my clothes seem too small.
_____11. The meal ended with carrot cake and tea, then we played cards.
_____12. Why do I have to clean my room and the bathroom?
_____13. I lost my old cell phone, therefore I need a new one.
_____14. We went to the reptile house, and later we say the pachyderms.
_____15. I always agree with Marta, and Marta always agrees with me.
_____16. The shelves are filled with books, but I can’t find one I want.
_____17. Tia can’t come over she has to baby-sit.
_____18. Conserve resources, use them wisely.
_____19. Please be kind to Amy; she needs a friend right now.
_____20. Should I take the bus to school, or should I walk?
_____21. Rain canceled the game, it is rescheduled for next week.
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_____22. Beth went to the doctor’s, then she went back to school.
_____23. The storm blew down a tree on our street, but there was no damage.
_____24. We have a new system for recycling at home, however we never use it.
_____25. Don’t use a stapler, use paper clips.
_____26. Look for Jeff and Dominic in the crowd.
_____27. Yoko’s aunt lives in California, her uncle lives in Arizona.
_____28. A canoe is not as stable as a row boat be careful not to tip.
_____29. Terry has just moved here and doesn’t know anyone yet.
_____30. The accident ruined the car, fortunately no one was seriously hurt.
PART II - Directions: Correct the run-on sentences in the following paragraph.
Ms. Rossi was a very busy lawyer therefore her work left her little time to exercise
her dog Sonny, who was getting fat and sluggish. Something had to be done. A
brilliant idea struck her mind. Since Sonny raced around the apartment whenever the
phone rang, she would dial her number several times a day. As she did this one
afternoon, the receiver clicked, she heard strange noises at the other end. She called
Sonny’s name there were several sharp yips. She let her office friends listen, they
marveled at what they heard. After this had continued for several days, she went home
early one day, saying that she had a headache. She asked the telephone operator to
ring her number. A moment later she heard a key in the door, it was the apartment
manager entering her apartment. Ms. Rossi hid behind a drape. The manager picked
up the receiver, then he yipped and barked. He confessed that Ms. Rossi’s friends at
the office had urged him to play this trick on her.
