Fix the Run-On Sentence
Browse 5 free printable Fix the Run-On Sentence worksheets for Grade 5 Reading Writing. These Sentences worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in reading writing.
Worksheets are available at multiple difficulty levels — Easy, Medium, and Hard — so you can meet every student where they are. Each worksheet is an instant PDF download: print as many copies as you need for your classroom, tutoring sessions, or home practice at no cost.
Whether you're a teacher looking for sentences practice problems, a homeschool parent building a Grade 5 curriculum, or a tutor helping a student catch up, these free printable worksheets are ready to use today.
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| 1 | 8 questions | ||
| 2 | 8 questions | ||
| 3 | 8 questions | ||
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| 1 | 8 questions | ||
| 2 | 8 questions | ||
Practice Questions
- 🌊 The tide came in the beach flooded quickly.
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The tide came in, so the beach flooded quickly.
- 🦁 Lions are nocturnal hunters they sleep for up to 20 hours a day.
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Lions are nocturnal hunters, but they sleep for up to 20 hours a day.
- 🌿 Rainforests cover 6% of Earth they produce 20% of its oxygen.
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Rainforests cover 6% of Earth, yet they produce 20% of its oxygen.
- 🐘 Elephants have excellent memories they pass knowledge to younger elephants.
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Elephants have excellent memories, and they pass knowledge to younger elephants.
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Teaching Notes
Three main fixes for run-ons: (1) add comma + FANBOYS, (2) add a semicolon, (3) split into two sentences. All three are correct.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- Adding a comma alone (creates a comma splice)
- Making the fix too drastic (changing meaning)
Extension Activities
- Combine short sentences into longer ones.
- Identify sentences with too many ideas.
- Practice joining sentences with 'and' or 'but'.
Parent Tip
Read a story together and find sentences that are too long.