Run-On Sentence Worksheet



Name: __________________Period: _______DIRECTIONS- Identify the following sentences as Complete (C), Run-on (R), or Fragment (F). The following paragraph is confusing because it contains some sentence fragments and run-on sentences. _____ 1. Although penguins look clumsy on land. _____ 2. Leaping out of the water to breathe and then diving back in with one graceful motion._____ 3. Their bodies are perfectly suited for swimming and diving. _____ 4.Their wings are shaped like flippers penguins use them to propel themselves through the water at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. _____ 5. When a penguin dives, the chambers squeeze, and air is forced into the lungs._____ 6.The extra air keeps the lungs from collapsing._____ 7. Penguins more than make up for being awkward on land and could be viewed as graceful in the water. _____ 8. By being perfectly suited for the water._____ 9. Penguins deserve respect they are an excellent example of being a survivor._____10. Some penguins a little more than others.Name: __________________Period: _______DIRECTIONS- Identify the following sentences as Complete (C), Run-on (R), or Fragment (F). The following paragraph is confusing because it contains some sentence fragments and run-on sentences. _____ 1. Although penguins look clumsy on land. _____ 2. Leaping out of the water to breathe and then diving back in with one graceful motion._____ 3. Their bodies are perfectly suited for swimming and diving. _____ 4.Their wings are shaped like flippers penguins use them to propel themselves through the water at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. _____ 5. When a penguin dives, the chambers squeeze, and air is forced into the lungs._____ 6.The extra air keeps the lungs from collapsing._____ 7. Penguins more than make up for being awkward on land and could be viewed as graceful in the water. _____ 8. By being perfectly suited for the water._____ 9. Penguins deserve respect they are an excellent example of being a survivor._____10. Some penguins a little more than others.DIRECTIONS- In each sentence, underline the subject(s) and circle the verb/verb phrase(s). Then count the number of clauses in each sentence and record the number at the end of each.The puppy jumps into my lap whenever he wants to play. _____The custodian who works at night often forgets to sweep the back deck. _____Heavy textbooks have been cited as a reason for lower back pain in college students. _____Before attempting a sky dive, jumpers must check all equipment completely and thoroughly. _____Lexie, Lizzy, and Lena always did everything together but sometimes Lizzy had to miss because of tutoring. _____On a cold autumn day, a tiny mole hovered low to the ground in an attempt to avoid the watchful eyes of the circling hawks. _____Seventeen bouncing toddlers met at Gage’s Jumpy Bonanza for an afternoon of fun, but poor Thaddeus remained home with a sprained shoulder. _____Sydney should have noticed her younger sister lurking behind the corner, but because she didn’t, she shrieked in fear when her sister leapt out. _____Ian took action while Emily took a nap. _____Our mother told us to be sure to close the blinds, turn off the lights, and lock the doors before heading to bed. _____DIRECTIONS- In each sentence, underline the subject(s) and circle the verb/verb phrase(s). Then count the number of clauses in each sentence and record the number at the end of each.The puppy jumps into my lap whenever he wants to play. _____The custodian who works at night often forgets to sweep the back deck. _____Heavy textbooks have been cited as a reason for lower back pain in college students. _____Before attempting a sky dive, jumpers must check all equipment completely and thoroughly. _____Lexie, Lizzy, and Lena always did everything together but sometimes Lizzy had to miss because of tutoring. _____On a cold autumn day, a tiny mole hovered low to the ground in an attempt to avoid the watchful eyes of the circling hawks. _____Seventeen bouncing toddlers met at Gage’s Jumpy Bonanza for an afternoon of fun, but poor Thaddeus remained home with a sprained shoulder. _____Sydney should have noticed her younger sister lurking behind the corner, but because she didn’t, she shrieked in fear when her sister leapt out. _____Ian took action while Emily took a nap. _____Our mother told us to be sure to close the blinds, turn off the lights, and lock the doors before heading to bed. _____ ................
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