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Run-On Sentences

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As kids develop writing skills, run-on sentences are bound to happen. Review what a run-on sentence is with the first part of this worksheet, and then let them try to correct the 10 run-on sentences provided. Since there are a few different ways to correct a run-on, make sure you help them out by providing some initial examples. 

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conjunctions, parts of speech, run-on sentences, sentence structure, punctuation, independent clauses

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conjunctions, independent clauses, punctuation, rearranging words, run on sentences, l.5.1, programs
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4th - 6th
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English Language Arts
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