Run-On's and Giver Vocab Ch.9-13

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence contains two or more independent clauses joined without proper punctuation.

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What does the term 'successor' mean?

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A successor is a person or thing that follows another.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by separating the independent clauses with a period, semicolon, or conjunction.

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What does 'exempt' mean?

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Exempt means free from an obligation or liability.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence, containing a subject and a predicate.

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What is a dependent clause?

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A dependent clause is a group of words that cannot stand alone as a sentence and depends on an independent clause.

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What punctuation can be used to join independent clauses?

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A semicolon, a comma with a coordinating conjunction, or a period can be used to join independent clauses.

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What is the difference between a complete sentence and a run-on sentence?

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A complete sentence has a subject, predicate, and expresses a complete thought, while a run-on sentence improperly combines two or more complete thoughts.

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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 coordinating conjunction or a semicolon.

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What is a coordinating conjunction?

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A coordinating conjunction is a word that connects words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.