Grammar Flashcard

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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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What is 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 conjunction.

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How can you correct a run-on sentence?

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You can correct a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction to separate the independent clauses.

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What punctuation is used to separate items in a list?

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A colon is used before a list, and commas are used to separate the items in the list.

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What is the purpose of a semicolon?

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A semicolon is used to connect closely related independent clauses or to separate items in a complex list.

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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 depends on an independent clause.

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What is the role of conjunctions in sentences?

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Conjunctions are words that connect clauses, sentences, or words, such as 'and', 'but', and 'or'.

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What is subject-verb agreement?

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Subject-verb agreement means that the subject and verb in a sentence must agree in number (singular or plural).

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What is a compound sentence?

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A compound sentence is made up of two or more independent clauses joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.