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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 conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by using a period, a semicolon, or a coordinating conjunction.

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What is a comma splice?

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A comma splice is a grammatical error that occurs when two independent clauses are joined by a comma without a coordinating conjunction.

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How can you fix a comma splice?

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You can fix a comma splice by replacing the comma with a semicolon, adding a coordinating conjunction, or making two separate sentences.

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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 an antonym?

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An antonym is a word that has the opposite meaning of another word.

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Provide an example of an antonym for 'satisfy'.

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'Tantalize' is an antonym for 'satisfy'.

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What is a fragment?

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A fragment is a group of words that does not express a complete thought and cannot stand alone as a sentence.

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

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

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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 that are similar or equal, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.