Writing Complete Sentences

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Issue with: 'Since we studied hard'

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Incomplete thought

Answer explanation

The sentence 'Since we studied hard.' is an incomplete thought because it does not express a complete idea. It introduces a condition but lacks a main clause to complete the thought.

Front

Comma placement: Since we studied hard we felt prepared.

Back

Since we studied hard, we felt prepared.

Answer explanation

The correct placement of the comma is after 'hard'. This separates the dependent clause 'Since we studied hard' from the independent clause 'we felt prepared', clarifying the sentence structure.

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Run-on sentence location

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hard | we

Answer explanation

The sentence runs on at 'hard | we' because it incorrectly joins two independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunction. A period or conjunction is needed between 'studied hard' and 'we felt prepared'.

Front

Comma placement: My volleyball team and I will make it to finals if no one gets hurt.

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No comma

Answer explanation

The sentence is a simple conditional statement. No comma is needed before 'if' because it does not separate independent clauses. Therefore, the correct choice is 'No comma'.

Front

Coordinating conjunction in: 'I wanted the lunch special, but it was already 3:00.'

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but

Answer explanation

The coordinating conjunction in the sentence is 'but'. It connects two independent clauses, indicating a contrast between wanting the lunch special and the fact that it was already 3:00.

Front

Subordinating conjunction in the sentences:

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Although

Answer explanation

The subordinating conjunction in both sentences is "Although". It introduces a dependent clause, indicating a contrast with the main clause, making it the correct choice.