Run-on sentences - Grade 4 Sentences Worksheet - Rewrite run-on sentences as two separate sentences

Oct 12, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel

Grade 4 sentences worksheet focused on identifying and fixing run-on sentences, where two complete thoughts are joined without correct punctuation. Students rewrite each given run-on sentence into two separate sentences, applying clear sentence breaks and proper endings. The worksheet includes ten practice items, followed by an answer key that shows the corrected two-sentence versions for each example scenario. Designed to strengthen punctuation, sentence structure, and writing clarity at the elementary level.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages2

Reading Time5 min

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Run-on sentences

Instructions

Practice items (1-10)

Answers

Run-on sentences Grade 4 Sentences Worksheet Rewrite these run-on sentences as two separate sentences. A run-on sentence is where two complete thoughts are stated without correct punctuation. 1. We saw a movie with my dad we ate dinner with my mom. We saw a movie with my dad. We ate dinner with my mom. 2. Sherry teaches piano Bob works at the library. 3. I want to go to sleep I have to finish my chores. 4. My parents make me do the dishes I also clean my room. 5. The adorable dog licked my hand it ran away. 6. I don’t have time to call you I will talk to you tomorrow. 7. The cake was delicious we ate three slices. _______________________________________________________________________________ 8. Kelly wanted to be a doctor Roger wanted to be a fireman. _______________________________________________________________________________ 9. Writing is my favorite thing to do my class writes stories every day. _______________________________________________________________________________ 10. My television doesn’t work we are getting it fixed this weekend. _______________________________________________________________________________ Answers 1. We saw a movie with my dad we ate dinner with my mom. We saw a movie with my dad. We ate dinner with my mom. 2. Sherry teaches piano Bob works at the library. Sherry teaches piano. Bob works at the library. 3. I want to go to sleep I have to finish my chores. I want to go to sleep. I have to finish my chores. 4. My parents make me do the dishes I also clean my room. My parents make me do the dishes. I also clean my room. 5. The adorable dog licked my hand it ran away. The adorable dog licked my hand. It ran away. 6. I don’t have time to call you I will talk to you tomorrow. I don’t have time to call you. I will talk to you tomorrow. 7. The cake was delicious we ate three slices. The cake was delicious. We ate three slices. 8. Kelly wanted to be a doctor Roger wanted to be a fireman. Kelly wanted to be a doctor. Roger wanted to be a fireman. 9. Writing is my favorite thing to do my class writes stories every day. Writing is my favorite thing to do. My class writes stories every day. 10. My television doesn’t work we are getting it fixed this weekend. My television doesn’t work. We are getting it fixed this weekend.

FAQs

What is a run-on sentence?

A run-on sentence states two complete thoughts without correct punctuation.

What should students do with each problem?

Rewrite each run-on sentence as two separate sentences.

Is there an answer section for checking work?

Yes. The worksheet provides an Answers section showing the corrected two-sentence versions for items 1 through 10.

Oct 12, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel