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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Run-on Sentences

English
Grade 7
10 questions
~20 mins
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This worksheet focuses on identifying and correcting run-on sentences in English. Students will analyze sentence structure and practice editing to improve clarity and correctness.

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#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 7
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Understanding Run-on Sentences

Many students find run-on sentences challenging. These sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are joined improperly without correct punctuation or conjunctions. Recognizing run-ons is essential for clear writing. For example, "I went to the store I bought some bread" is a run-on. Correcting these errors improves readability and ensures your writing adheres to grammatical standards.

1.
What is a run-on sentence?
[2 marks]
2.
Identify the run-on sentence in the provided passage.
[2 marks]
Aa) Many students find run-on sentences challenging.
Bb) These sentences occur when two or more independent clauses are joined improperly without correct punctuation or conjunctions.
Cc) Recognizing run-ons is essential for clear writing.
Dd) For example, "I went to the store I bought some bread" is a run-on.
3.
Explain why the sentence "I went to the store I bought some bread" is considered a run-on.
[3 marks]
4.
Which of the following corrections would fix the run-on sentence: "I went to the store I bought some bread"?
[2 marks]
Aa) I went to the store, I bought some bread.
Bb) I went to the store and bought some bread.
Cc) I went to the store; I bought some bread.
Dd) All of the above.
5.
Write a correction for the run-on sentence: "She loves to read she visits the library often."
[3 marks]
B

Correcting Run-on Sentences Practice

  1. The sun was setting it was getting dark.
  2. He finished his homework he went outside to play.
  3. I enjoy basketball I prefer soccer.
  4. The train arrived late it caused a delay.
  5. She wants to travel abroad she saved enough money.
1.
Correct the sentence: "The sun was setting it was getting dark."
[2 marks]
2.
Correct the sentence: "He finished his homework he went outside to play."
[2 marks]
3.
Correct the sentence: "I enjoy basketball I prefer soccer."
[2 marks]
C

Identifying Correct Sentence Boundaries

  1. The weather was cold. We stayed indoors.
  2. The weather was cold, so we stayed indoors.
  3. She likes to read. She visits the library often.
  4. She likes to read, she visits the library often.
Read each pair of sentences below. Decide which is correct or if both are correct. Select the appropriate option.
1.
Which sentence correctly separates the clauses?
[2 marks]
Aa) Sentence 1
Bb) Sentence 2
Cc) Sentence 3
Dd) Sentence 4
D

Creative Writing: Compose a Paragraph

Write a short paragraph (about 150-200 words) describing a memorable experience. Use at least two run-on sentences intentionally, then correct and revise them in your final draft.
1.
Compose your paragraph here. Afterward, identify and correct any run-on sentences you included.
[20 marks]

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1/1/2026
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