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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Run-on Sentences

English
Grade 6
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting run-on sentences to improve understanding of sentence boundaries for Grade 6 students.

Topics covered:

#English
#Grammar & SPaG
#Sentence Boundaries
#Run-on Sentences

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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Run-on Sentences

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Grade Grade 6
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Understanding Run-on Sentences

Run-on sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are joined without proper punctuation or conjunctions. They can make writing confusing and difficult to follow. To fix run-on sentences, writers need to use periods, semicolons, or coordinating conjunctions with commas. Recognizing run-ons is essential for clear and effective writing.

1.
What is a run-on sentence?
[2 marks]
2.
List two ways to correct a run-on sentence.
[2 marks]
3.
Identify the run-on sentence in the following options:
Aa) I went to the store and bought some ice cream.
Bb) I finished my homework then I played video games.
Cc) She enjoys reading books.
Dd) The dog barked loudly outside.
4.
Rewrite the following run-on sentence by fixing it: 'It was raining heavily I forgot my umbrella.'
[3 marks]
B

Identifying and Correcting Run-ons

Read each sentence below and determine if it is a run-on. Then, correct the sentence if necessary.
1.
The sun was setting the sky turned orange.
Aa) Correct as is
Bb) It is a run-on sentence; fix it by adding a period
Cc) It is a run-on; fix it by adding a semicolon
Dd) It is a run-on; fix it with a comma and coordinating conjunction
2.
She loves to dance, she practices every day.
[3 marks]
3.
Identify if this is a run-on sentence and correct it: 'He ran fast he almost missed the bus.'
[4 marks]
C

Creative Sentence Construction

Write your own paragraph about your favorite hobby. Make sure to avoid run-on sentences by using proper punctuation and conjunctions.
1.
Create a paragraph of at least five sentences about your favorite hobby. Ensure your sentences are clear and correctly punctuated.
[10 marks]

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1/1/2026
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