Sentences

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What is a complete sentence?

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A complete sentence contains a subject and a predicate and expresses a complete thought.

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What is a sentence fragment?

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A sentence fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and is missing either a subject or a verb.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by splitting it into two or more sentences or by using conjunctions and punctuation appropriately.

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What is the purpose of punctuation in sentences?

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Punctuation helps clarify meaning, indicate pauses, and separate ideas within sentences.

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What is the difference between a dependent clause and an independent clause?

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An independent clause can stand alone as a complete sentence, while a dependent clause cannot stand alone and needs an independent clause to form a complete thought.

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence consists of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a complex sentence?

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A complex sentence contains one independent clause and at least one dependent clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentence structure?

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Conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses within sentences, helping to create more complex sentence structures.

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How do you identify a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence occurs when two or more independent clauses are joined without appropriate punctuation or conjunctions.

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What is the correct way to punctuate a sentence with a list?

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Use commas to separate items in a list, and place a conjunction before the last item.