1. 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????

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

3. We have a lot more homework, it is fun having more homework. What’s wrong with this sentence????

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

5. Run-on Sentences Three Ways to Repair

6. 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.

7. 2. Use a semi-colon I am in art club; it is really fun!

8. 3. Make separate sentences I have a lot of homework. Luckily, my mom helps.

9. Let’s Practice! Get out a sheet of notebook paper Write your name at the top Label your paper “Correcting Run-ons”

10. 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.