Run-on Sentences Worksheet
A Grade 7 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting run-on sentences, including fused sentences and comma splices.
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Run-on Sentences Practice
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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions to identify and correct run-on sentences. Remember that a run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined incorrectly.
Read each sentence below. Mark 'T' if it is a run-on sentence and 'F' if it is a complete, correct sentence.
1. The dog barked loudly the cat hissed back.
True
False
2. Sarah loves to read she visits the library every week.
True
False
3. Although it rained all day, we still had fun indoors.
True
False
Rewrite each fused sentence by adding a period and capitalizing the next word, or by adding a comma and a coordinating conjunction (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so).
1. The movie started late we missed the beginning.
2. My brother plays soccer he is very good at it.
Rewrite each comma splice below. You can use a semicolon, a period, or a comma with a coordinating conjunction.
1. The weather was beautiful, we decided to go for a hike.
2. She studied hard for the test, she still felt nervous.
Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Then, identify and correct any run-on sentences in your paragraph.