Break It Right: Avoiding Run-on Sentences for Grade 4

This Grade 4 worksheet on Avoiding Run-on Sentences helps students understand how two complete ideas must be separated correctly using punctuation or conjunctions. By learning to identify and fix run-on sentences, learners improve sentence clarity and strengthen their overall grammar skills.

Through underlining run-ons, multiple choice identification, rule-based rewriting, paragraph correction, and guided paragraph writing, students practise correcting common writing mistakes in a structured and engaging way. This worksheet builds confidence in sentence construction and prevents unclear writing.

Why Avoiding Run-on Sentences Matters in Grammar?

Understanding run-on sentences helps students:

Write complete and clear sentences.

1. Use full stops, commas, and conjunctions correctly.
2. Improve sentence flow and readability.
3. Strengthen paragraph structure and writing confidence.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

Exercise 1 – Underline the Run-on Sentence

Students identify sentences where two ideas are incorrectly joined without punctuation or conjunctions.

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions

Students choose the correctly written sentence that avoids a run-on.

Exercise 3 – Rewrite to Correct the Run-on

Students rewrite sentences by adding conjunctions, commas with conjunctions, or full stops as instructed.

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks

Students complete a paragraph by inserting suitable conjunctions or punctuation to fix run-on errors.

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing

Students write a paragraph on “A Busy Day at School,” ensuring they avoid run-on sentences.

Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Run-on Sentences

1. Riya finished her homework she went to play.
2. Ravi likes cricket he practices every day.
3. Meera opened her book she started reading.
4. The bus was late we waited patiently.
5. Raj cleaned his room he arranged his desk.
6. It was raining we stayed inside.
7. Asha studied hard she passed the test.
8. The dog barked loudly it ran away.
9. The teacher explained the lesson the students listened carefully.
10. The market was crowded we returned home early.

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice

1. b
2. c
3. a
4. b
5. c
6. a
7. b
8. c
9. a
10. b

Exercise 3 – Rewritten Sentences

1. Riya finished her homework, and she went to sleep.
2. Ravi was hungry, so he ate a sandwich.
3. Meera opened her notebook. She began writing.
4. Raj practiced daily, and he improved quickly.
5. The rain started, so we ran inside.
6. Asha called her friend. She shared the news.
7. The bus stopped and we got down.
8. The teacher explained the lesson, and we listened carefully.
9. The market was crowded. We left early.
10. Ravi studied hard, so he scored good marks.

Exercise 4 – Fill in the Blanks (Sample Answers)

Last month, our class went on a trip to Hyderabad, and we were all very excited about visiting a new city. Riya packed her bag carefully and she checked her list twice. Ravi forgot his cap so he borrowed one from Raj. The journey was long but nobody complained because everyone was cheerful. When we reached the railway station, we saw a large crowd waiting for the train. Meera wanted to sit near the window but Asha wanted the same seat. They decided to share the seat so they did not argue. The train moved slowly at first, but it soon picked up speed. We saw green fields outside and rivers flowing beside the tracks. The teacher reminded us to stay together and follow the safety rules.

Exercise 5 – Sample Paragraph

Yesterday was a busy day at school. I had a math test in the morning, and I felt nervous before entering the classroom. I checked my answers carefully, so I felt confident after finishing the test. During recess, I wanted to play football, but it started raining. We stayed inside and completed our art project instead. After lunch, our teacher explained a new science lesson. We listened carefully and asked questions. It was a long day, but I enjoyed every moment.

(Answers may vary.)

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