Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Run-on Sentences

English
Grade 8
8 questions
~16 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting run-on sentences within the context of modern fiction. Designed to enhance understanding of sentence boundaries and improve writing clarity through creative tasks.

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Worksheet on Sentence Boundaries: Run-on Sentences

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Grade Grade 8
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Understanding Run-on Sentences in Modern Fiction

Jenna had always loved the city its endless energy the noise the bright lights. One night she decided to explore a new neighborhood. The streets were alive with music and laughter people hurried past her in a blur of colors and movement she felt both excited and overwhelmed.

1.
Identify all the run-on sentences in the excerpt above.
[3 marks]
2.
Explain how run-on sentences can disrupt the flow of a story in modern fiction.
[2 marks]
3.
Rewrite the first run-on sentence from the excerpt, correctly punctuated.
[4 marks]
4.
Select the best way to correct this sentence: 'The streets were alive with music and laughter people hurried past her in a blur of colors and movement.'
Aa) The streets were alive with music and laughter, people hurried past her in a blur of colors and movement.
Bb) The streets were alive with music and laughter. People hurried past her in a blur of colors and movement.
Cc) The streets were alive with music and laughter; people hurried past her in a blur of colors and movement.
Dd) All of the above
5.
Write a brief paragraph describing a bustling city scene, using at least one run-on sentence intentionally for stylistic effect.
[10 marks]
6.
Identify the literary technique used in this sentence from a modern fiction context: 'The city never slept, its heartbeat echoing in every alley and rooftop, a relentless pulse.'
[2 marks]
7.
Analyze how the use of run-on sentences can contribute to creating a sense of chaos or excitement in a story.
[5 marks]
8.
Create a short dialogue between two characters in a modern fiction setting that includes at least one run-on sentence for stylistic effect.
[10 marks]

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Created
1/1/2026
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1/1/2026
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