In kindergarten through third grade I got only one teacher, then in fourth grade and fifth grade I only got four teachers, but now in sixth grade I have five teachers.

What’s wrong with this sentence????

It’s a run-on sentence. The writer is rambling on and on.

Answer

We have a lot more homework, it is fun having more homework.

What’s wrong with this sentence????

It’s a comma splice. The comma is just splicing (cutting) the two sentences. It needs a conjunction.

Answer

Run-on Sentences

Three Ways to Repair

1. Use a comma conjunction

I wanted a brother, but I got a sister.

Although I wanted a brother, I got a sister.

I got a sister, although I wanted a brother.

2. Use a semi-colon

I am in art club; it is really fun!

3. Make separate sentences

I have a lot of homework. Luckily, my mom helps.

Let’s Practice!

Get out a sheet of notebook paperWrite your name at the topLabel your paper “Correcting Run-ons”

Independent practice:

Directions: The following sentences are all run-ons. Correct them using any of the three methods. There may be more than one correct answer. 1. The girls played basketball the boys played tennis. 2. Einstein is famous for E=mc²  Edison is famous for the invention of the light bulb. 3. Titanic is my favorite movie I love eating popcorn. 4. Americans shake hands when they meet the Japanese bow. 5. Mother's Day is always on a Sunday Thanksgiving is always on a Thursday. 6. William loved visiting Montreal Sally preferred just to stay in Quebec.