Run-on sentences are sentences that are too long. They are hard to follow, Proof It so they need to be split into two separate sentences. If the two sentences Read the paragraphs below. There are four run-on sentences. Make a are about the same idea, they can be joined with a comma and a linking slash (/) where you would break the run-on sentences into two sentences. word like and or but. Example: The clown wore enormous shoes / he had a large, red nose. Clare likes cheese her brother Miles does not. (run-on) There are many different breeds of dogs/each one has a special Clare likes cheese. Her brother Miles does not. (split into two personality. Basset hounds are often thought of as hunting dogs. They have sentences) long, floppy ears and wrinkly skin/they can be loyal, friendly, and stubborn. Clare likes cheese, but her brother Miles does not. (combined with Some people think their droopy eyes are sweet / others think these hounds a comma and linking word) always look sad. Identify It Cocker spaniels are good dogs for families. They are friendly and good Read each sentence below. If it is one complete sentence, make a check with children/they have beautiful, long silky ears. Cocker spaniels are mark in the space. If it is a run-on sentence, write R O on the line. usually tan or black in color. R O Border collies are herding dogs they come from England and 1. _____ Try It Scotland. 1. Write a run-on sentence about your favorite type of animal. ✓ Border collies feel nervous if they are not kept busy. 2. _____ Answers will vary. ____________________________________________________________________ R O Pugs are small, friendly dogs they have wrinkled faces and 3. _____ 2. Now, write your run-on sentence the correct way. curly tails. Answers will vary. ____________________________________________________________________ ✓ Pugs do not need much exercise. 4. _____
✓ Greyhounds can run at speeds of
5. _____ up to 45 miles per hour.
R O Greyhounds are originally from
6. _____ Egypt pictures of them were found in tombs.
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The subject of a sentence tells who or what a sentence is about. A subject Read each item below. If it is a fragment, write F on the line. If it is a run-on can be a single word, or it can be several words. sentence, write R O on the line. If it is a complete sentence, write C on the Simon bought butter and eggs. line. Then, underline the subject, and circle the predicate. The green jacket and the dark gray coat are too big for me. C Scarecrows did not scare birds away for long. 1. _____ A predicate tells what the subject is or does. The predicate in a sentence F Farmers had to. 2. _____ always includes the verb. The giant turtle lay its eggs in the sand. R O They used two poles for the body they stuffed the clothes with 3. _____ The mountains look blue on rainy days. hay or leaves.
A sentence fragment is an incomplete sentence. Words need to be added F Painted faces on the scarecrows heads. 4. _____ to make a fragment a complete sentence. R O Men s clothes were usually used women s clothes were often 5. _____ Locked the door. (fragment) saved for other uses. Jamie locked the door. (sentence) C The best scarecrows wore bells or other objects that made noise. 6. _____ Run-on sentences are sentences that are too long. They can be split into two separate sentences, or they can be joined with a comma and a Read each run-on sentence below. If it should be split into two separate linking word like and or but. sentences, make a slash (/) in between the sentences. If the sentences are Meg lives in the country she loves horses. part of the same idea, add a comma and the word and or but. Use this Meg lives in the country.She loves horses. symbol (^) to add a comma and the word. Meg lives in the country,and she loves horses. , but Example: George rode his bike^ Stephanie walked. Putting It Together 1. Enzo and Shelley made their own scarecrow / they named him Franklin. In each sentence below, underline the subject and circle the predicate. 2. They used Enzo s old overalls/ Shelley s dad gave them a straw hat. 1. Early American farmers had many problems with their crops. , but 3. Shelley and Enzo planned to use an old mop for the body^they could 2. Insects, diseases, and bad weather ruined many crops. not find one. 3. Crows ate seeds and seedlings from the fields. / 4. Enzo s mom donated a flowerpot Shelley and Enzo painted a face 4. Farmers invented scarecrows to keep birds away from their plants. on it. , and 5. Native Americans used a form of scarecrow to protect their fields, too. 5. They put the scarecrow in the garden ^ it scared away birds for a few days.
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